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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.91, 117.12 and 55.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.91, 117.12 and 55.42 is: 76.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.91 : 117.12 = 55.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.91/117.12 = 55.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.91x = 117.12 × 55.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.91x = 6,490.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,490.79/84.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.44

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