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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.28, 136.84 and 30.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.28, 136.84 and 30.38 is: 45.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.28 : 136.84 = 30.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.28/136.84 = 30.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.28x = 136.84 × 30.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.28x = 4,156.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,156.50/91.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.54

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