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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.52, 126.28 and 54.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.52, 126.28 and 54.72 is: 75.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.52 : 126.28 = 54.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.52/126.28 = 54.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.52x = 126.28 × 54.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.52x = 6,910.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,910.04/91.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.50

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