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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.11, 127.09 and 52.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.11, 127.09 and 52.76 is: 72.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.11 : 127.09 = 52.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.11/127.09 = 52.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.11x = 127.09 × 52.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.11x = 6,705.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,705.40/92.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.80

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