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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.04, 127.01 and 52.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.04, 127.01 and 52.70 is: 72.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.04 : 127.01 = 52.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.04/127.01 = 52.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.04x = 127.01 × 52.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.04x = 6,693.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,693.10/92.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.72

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