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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.26, 125.92 and 52.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.26, 125.92 and 52.44 is: 72.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.26 : 125.92 = 52.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.26/125.92 = 52.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.26x = 125.92 × 52.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.26x = 6,603.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,603.24/91.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.36

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