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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.62, 126.91 and 23.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.62, 126.91 and 23.74 is: 35.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.62 : 126.91 = 23.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.62/126.91 = 23.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.62x = 126.91 × 23.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.62x = 3,012.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012.47/84.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.60

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