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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.59, 126.96 and 55.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.59, 126.96 and 55.62 is: 83.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.59 : 126.96 = 55.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.59/126.96 = 55.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.59x = 126.96 × 55.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.59x = 7,061.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,061.52/84.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.48

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