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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.58, 126.71 and 46.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.58, 126.71 and 46.50 is: 69.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.58 : 126.71 = 46.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.58/126.71 = 46.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.58x = 126.71 × 46.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.58x = 5,892.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,892.02/84.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.66

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