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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.33, 125.96 and 58.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.33, 125.96 and 58.62 is: 80.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.33 : 125.96 = 58.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.33/125.96 = 58.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.33x = 125.96 × 58.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.33x = 7,383.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,383.95/91.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.85

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