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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.84, 116.98 and 67.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.84, 116.98 and 67.32 is: 92.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.84 : 116.98 = 67.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.84/116.98 = 67.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.84x = 116.98 × 67.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.84x = 7,875.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,875.09/84.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.82

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