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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.22, 136.79 and 47.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.22, 136.79 and 47.79 is: 71.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.22 : 136.79 = 47.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.22/136.79 = 47.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.22x = 136.79 × 47.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.22x = 6,537.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,537.31/91.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.66

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