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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.84, 127.12 and 60.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.84, 127.12 and 60.76 is: 91.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.84 : 127.12 = 60.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.84/127.12 = 60.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.84x = 127.12 × 60.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.84x = 7,723.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,723.81/84.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.04

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