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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.92, 117.15 and 55.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.92, 117.15 and 55.44 is: 76.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.92 : 117.15 = 55.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.92/117.15 = 55.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.92x = 117.15 × 55.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.92x = 6,494.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,494.21/84.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.48

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