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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.10, 125.72 and 49.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.10, 125.72 and 49.66 is: 68.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.10 : 125.72 = 49.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.10/125.72 = 49.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.10x = 125.72 × 49.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.10x = 6,242.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,242.38/91.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.52

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