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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.83, 137.82 and 37.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.83, 137.82 and 37.73 is: 56.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.83 : 137.82 = 37.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.83/137.82 = 37.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.83x = 137.82 × 37.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.83x = 5,200.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,200.43/91.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.63

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