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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.63, 126.48 and 54.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.63, 126.48 and 54.81 is: 75.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.63 : 126.48 = 54.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.63/126.48 = 54.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.63x = 126.48 × 54.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.63x = 6,932.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,932.57/91.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.66

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