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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.26, 125.96 and 52.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.26, 125.96 and 52.47 is: 72.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.26 : 125.96 = 52.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.26/125.96 = 52.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.26x = 125.96 × 52.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.26x = 6,608.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,608.86/91.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.42

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