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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.76, 126.57 and 58.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.76, 126.57 and 58.96 is: 81.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.76 : 126.57 = 58.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.76/126.57 = 58.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.76x = 126.57 × 58.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.76x = 7,462.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,462.57/91.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.33

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