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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.56, 126.76 and 38.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.56, 126.76 and 38.88 is: 58.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.56 : 126.76 = 38.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.56/126.76 = 38.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.56x = 126.76 × 38.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.56x = 4,928.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,928.43/84.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.28

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