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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.59, 126.34 and 54.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.59, 126.34 and 54.76 is: 75.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.59 : 126.34 = 54.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.59/126.34 = 54.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.59x = 126.34 × 54.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.59x = 6,917.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,917.93/91.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.53

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