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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.62, 126.85 and 48.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.62, 126.85 and 48.08 is: 72.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.62 : 126.85 = 48.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.62/126.85 = 48.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.62x = 126.85 × 48.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.62x = 6,098.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,098.95/84.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.07

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