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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.84, 127.44 and 79.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.84, 127.44 and 79.44 is: 119.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.84 : 127.44 = 79.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.84/127.44 = 79.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.84x = 127.44 × 79.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.84x = 10,123.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,123.83/84.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.33

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