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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.78, 127.17 and 42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.78, 127.17 and 42 is: 63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.78 : 127.17 = 42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.78/127.17 = 42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.78x = 127.17 × 42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.78x = 5,341.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,341.14/84.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63

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