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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.35, 126.03 and 52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.35, 126.03 and 52 is: 71.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.35 : 126.03 = 52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.35/126.03 = 52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.35x = 126.03 × 52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.35x = 6,553.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,553.56/91.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.74

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