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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.49, 126.59 and 45.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.49, 126.59 and 45.88 is: 68.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.49 : 126.59 = 45.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.49/126.59 = 45.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.49x = 126.59 × 45.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.49x = 5,807.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,807.95/84.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.74

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