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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.84, 117 and 52.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.84, 117 and 52.08 is: 71.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.84 : 117 = 52.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.84/117 = 52.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.84x = 117 × 52.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.84x = 6,093.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,093.36/84.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.82

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