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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.69, 137.40 and 33.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.69, 137.40 and 33.85 is: 50.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.69 : 137.40 = 33.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.69/137.40 = 33.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.69x = 137.40 × 33.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.69x = 4,650.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,650.99/91.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.73

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