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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.53, 126.54 and 53.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.53, 126.54 and 53.95 is: 80.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.53 : 126.54 = 53.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.53/126.54 = 53.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.53x = 126.54 × 53.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.53x = 6,826.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,826.83/84.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.76

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