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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.05, 136.46 and 47.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.05, 136.46 and 47.72 is: 71.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.05 : 136.46 = 47.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.05/136.46 = 47.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.05x = 136.46 × 47.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.05x = 6,511.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,511.31/91.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.51

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