Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91, 136.50 and 26.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 91, 136.50 and 26.88 is: 40.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91 : 136.50 = 26.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91/136.50 = 26.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91x = 136.50 × 26.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91x = 3,669.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,669.12/91 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40.32
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