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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.63, 137.36 and 30.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.63, 137.36 and 30.73 is: 46.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.63 : 137.36 = 30.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.63/137.36 = 30.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.63x = 137.36 × 30.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.63x = 4,221.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,221.06/91.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.07

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