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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.58, 126.36 and 52.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.58, 126.36 and 52.76 is: 72.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.58 : 126.36 = 52.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.58/126.36 = 52.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.58x = 126.36 × 52.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.58x = 6,666.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,666.75/91.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.80

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