Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91, 125.58 and 56.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 91, 125.58 and 56.52 is: 78.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91 : 125.58 = 56.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91/125.58 = 56.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91x = 125.58 × 56.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91x = 7,097.78 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,097.78/91 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 78.00
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