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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.41, 137.12 and 30.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.41, 137.12 and 30.51 is: 45.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.41 : 137.12 = 30.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.41/137.12 = 30.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.41x = 137.12 × 30.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.41x = 4,183.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,183.38/91.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.77

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