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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.10, 127.08 and 50.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.10, 127.08 and 50.65 is: 69.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.10 : 127.08 = 50.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.10/127.08 = 50.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.10x = 127.08 × 50.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.10x = 6,435.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,435.97/92.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.88

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