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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.59, 137.35 and 30.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.59, 137.35 and 30.70 is: 46.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.59 : 137.35 = 30.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.59/137.35 = 30.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.59x = 137.35 × 30.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.59x = 4,217.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,217.08/91.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.04

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