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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.01, 126.95 and 52.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.01, 126.95 and 52.66 is: 72.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.01 : 126.95 = 52.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.01/126.95 = 52.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.01x = 126.95 × 52.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.01x = 6,685.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,685.00/92.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.66

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