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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.68, 126.48 and 58.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.68, 126.48 and 58.50 is: 80.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.68 : 126.48 = 58.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.68/126.48 = 58.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.68x = 126.48 × 58.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.68x = 7,399.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,399.08/91.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.71

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