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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.39, 126.63 and 43.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.39, 126.63 and 43.82 is: 65.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.39 : 126.63 = 43.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.39/126.63 = 43.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.39x = 126.63 × 43.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.39x = 5,548.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,548.29/84.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.75

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