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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.56, 126.74 and 43.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.56, 126.74 and 43.94 is: 65.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.56 : 126.74 = 43.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.56/126.74 = 43.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.56x = 126.74 × 43.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.56x = 5,568.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,568.96/84.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.86

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