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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.61, 126.96 and 48.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.61, 126.96 and 48.56 is: 72.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.61 : 126.96 = 48.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.61/126.96 = 48.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.61x = 126.96 × 48.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.61x = 6,165.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,165.18/84.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.87

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