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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.56, 126.83 and 38.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.56, 126.83 and 38.87 is: 58.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.56 : 126.83 = 38.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.56/126.83 = 38.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.56x = 126.83 × 38.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.56x = 4,929.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,929.35/84.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.30

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