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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.76, 126.61 and 52.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.76, 126.61 and 52.41 is: 72.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.76 : 126.61 = 52.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.76/126.61 = 52.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.76x = 126.61 × 52.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.76x = 6,636.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,636.17/91.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.32

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