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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.18, 125.84 and 52.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.18, 125.84 and 52.38 is: 72.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.18 : 125.84 = 52.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.18/125.84 = 52.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.18x = 125.84 × 52.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.18x = 6,591.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,591.50/91.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.29

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