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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.27, 125.96 and 56.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.27, 125.96 and 56.31 is: 77.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.27 : 125.96 = 56.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.27/125.96 = 56.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.27x = 125.96 × 56.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.27x = 7,092.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,092.81/91.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.71

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