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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.76, 126.96 and 63.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.76, 126.96 and 63.34 is: 94.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.76 : 126.96 = 63.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.76/126.96 = 63.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.76x = 126.96 × 63.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.76x = 8,041.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,041.65/84.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.88

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