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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.28, 125.96 and 52.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.28, 125.96 and 52.46 is: 72.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.28 : 125.96 = 52.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.28/125.96 = 52.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.28x = 125.96 × 52.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.28x = 6,607.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,607.86/91.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.39

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