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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.11, 136.44 and 47.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.11, 136.44 and 47.62 is: 71.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.11 : 136.44 = 47.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.11/136.44 = 47.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.11x = 136.44 × 47.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.11x = 6,497.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,497.44/91.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.31

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