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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.92, 137.93 and 40.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.92, 137.93 and 40.59 is: 60.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.92 : 137.93 = 40.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.92/137.93 = 40.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.92x = 137.93 × 40.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.92x = 5,598.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,598.58/91.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.91

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