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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.79, 126.82 and 61.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.79, 126.82 and 61.91 is: 92.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.79 : 126.82 = 61.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.79/126.82 = 61.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.79x = 126.82 × 61.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.79x = 7,850.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,850.48/84.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.59

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