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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.24, 125.92 and 49.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.24, 125.92 and 49.80 is: 68.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.24 : 125.92 = 49.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.24/125.92 = 49.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.24x = 125.92 × 49.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.24x = 6,270.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,270.17/91.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.72

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