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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.76, 137.61 and 26.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.76, 137.61 and 26.76 is: 40.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.76 : 137.61 = 26.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.76/137.61 = 26.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.76x = 137.61 × 26.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.76x = 3,682.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,682.96/91.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.14

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