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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.61, 126.91 and 38.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.61, 126.91 and 38.94 is: 58.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.61 : 126.91 = 38.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.61/126.91 = 38.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.61x = 126.91 × 38.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.61x = 4,941.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,941.88/84.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.41

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