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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.51, 126.72 and 58.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.51, 126.72 and 58.85 is: 88.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.51 : 126.72 = 58.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.51/126.72 = 58.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.51x = 126.72 × 58.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.51x = 7,457.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,457.47/84.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.24

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