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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.36, 126.46 and 53.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.36, 126.46 and 53.84 is: 80.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.36 : 126.46 = 53.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.36/126.46 = 53.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.36x = 126.46 × 53.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.36x = 6,808.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,808.61/84.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.71

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