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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.92, 127.26 and 57.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.92, 127.26 and 57.80 is: 86.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.92 : 127.26 = 57.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.92/127.26 = 57.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.92x = 127.26 × 57.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.92x = 7,355.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,355.63/84.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.62

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