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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.91, 127.39 and 54.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.91, 127.39 and 54.44 is: 81.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.91 : 127.39 = 54.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.91/127.39 = 54.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.91x = 127.39 × 54.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.91x = 6,935.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,935.11/84.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.68

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