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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.70, 126.93 and 50.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.70, 126.93 and 50.45 is: 75.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.70 : 126.93 = 50.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.70/126.93 = 50.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.70x = 126.93 × 50.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.70x = 6,403.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,403.17/84.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.60

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