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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.69, 126.52 and 51.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.69, 126.52 and 51.81 is: 71.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.69 : 126.52 = 51.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.69/126.52 = 51.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.69x = 126.52 × 51.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.69x = 6,555.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,555.00/91.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.49

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