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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.78, 126.96 and 48.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.78, 126.96 and 48.60 is: 72.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.78 : 126.96 = 48.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.78/126.96 = 48.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.78x = 126.96 × 48.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.78x = 6,169.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,169.62/84.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.78

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