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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.36, 126.58 and 53.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.36, 126.58 and 53.94 is: 80.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.36 : 126.58 = 53.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.36/126.58 = 53.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.36x = 126.58 × 53.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.36x = 6,827.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,827.73/84.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.94

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