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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.31, 136.97 and 33.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.31, 136.97 and 33.55 is: 50.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.31 : 136.97 = 33.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.31/136.97 = 33.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.31x = 136.97 × 33.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.31x = 4,594.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594.49/91.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.32

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