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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.56, 126.31 and 58.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.56, 126.31 and 58.40 is: 80.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.56 : 126.31 = 58.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.56/126.31 = 58.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.56x = 126.31 × 58.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.56x = 7,376.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,376.50/91.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.56

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