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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.09, 127.11 and 53.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.09, 127.11 and 53.29 is: 73.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.09 : 127.11 = 53.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.09/127.11 = 53.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.09x = 127.11 × 53.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.09x = 6,773.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,773.69/92.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.56

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