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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.95, 127.26 and 52.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.95, 127.26 and 52.40 is: 78.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.95 : 127.26 = 52.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.95/127.26 = 52.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.95x = 127.26 × 52.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.95x = 6,668.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,668.12/84.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.50

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