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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.83, 127.28 and 50.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.83, 127.28 and 50.65 is: 76.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.83 : 127.28 = 50.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.83/127.28 = 50.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.83x = 127.28 × 50.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.83x = 6,447.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,447.26/84.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.01

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