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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.55, 126.74 and 41.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.55, 126.74 and 41.19 is: 61.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.55 : 126.74 = 41.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.55/126.74 = 41.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.55x = 126.74 × 41.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.55x = 5,220.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,220.05/84.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.74

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