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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.05, 125.64 and 49.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.05, 125.64 and 49.60 is: 68.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.05 : 125.64 = 49.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.05/125.64 = 49.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.05x = 125.64 × 49.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.05x = 6,231.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,231.78/91.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.45

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