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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.39, 137.11 and 30.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.39, 137.11 and 30.52 is: 45.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.39 : 137.11 = 30.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.39/137.11 = 30.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.39x = 137.11 × 30.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.39x = 4,184.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,184.60/91.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.79

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