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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.63, 126.84 and 38.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.63, 126.84 and 38.97 is: 58.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.63 : 126.84 = 38.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.63/126.84 = 38.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.63x = 126.84 × 38.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.63x = 4,942.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,942.95/84.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.41

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