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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.76, 126.59 and 58.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.76, 126.59 and 58.55 is: 80.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.76 : 126.59 = 58.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.76/126.59 = 58.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.76x = 126.59 × 58.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.76x = 7,411.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,411.55/91.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.77

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