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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.42, 126.71 and 54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.42, 126.71 and 54 is: 81.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.42 : 126.71 = 54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.42/126.71 = 54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.42x = 126.71 × 54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.42x = 6,842.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,842.34/84.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.05

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