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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.59, 126.34 and 52.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.59, 126.34 and 52.75 is: 72.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.59 : 126.34 = 52.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.59/126.34 = 52.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.59x = 126.34 × 52.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.59x = 6,664.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,664.44/91.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.76

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