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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.84, 126.93 and 54.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.84, 126.93 and 54.24 is: 81.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.84 : 126.93 = 54.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.84/126.93 = 54.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.84x = 126.93 × 54.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.84x = 6,884.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,884.68/84.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.15

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