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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.58, 126.69 and 60.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.58, 126.69 and 60.46 is: 90.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.58 : 126.69 = 60.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.58/126.69 = 60.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.58x = 126.69 × 60.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.58x = 7,659.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,659.68/84.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.56

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