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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.65, 137.46 and 33.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.65, 137.46 and 33.89 is: 50.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.65 : 137.46 = 33.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.65/137.46 = 33.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.65x = 137.46 × 33.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.65x = 4,657.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,657.83/91.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.82

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