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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.27, 125.94 and 51.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.27, 125.94 and 51.93 is: 71.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.27 : 125.94 = 51.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.27/125.94 = 51.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.27x = 125.94 × 51.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.27x = 6,540.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,540.06/91.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.66

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