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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.05, 127.02 and 52.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.05, 127.02 and 52.71 is: 72.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.05 : 127.02 = 52.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.05/127.02 = 52.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.05x = 127.02 × 52.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.05x = 6,695.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,695.88/92.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.74

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