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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.76, 127.11 and 46.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.76, 127.11 and 46.24 is: 69.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.76 : 127.11 = 46.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.76/127.11 = 46.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.76x = 127.11 × 46.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.76x = 5,877.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,877.42/84.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.34

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