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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.62, 126.86 and 44.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.62, 126.86 and 44.01 is: 65.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.62 : 126.86 = 44.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.62/126.86 = 44.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.62x = 126.86 × 44.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.62x = 5,582.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,582.89/84.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.98

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