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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.12, 127.16 and 52.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.12, 127.16 and 52.80 is: 72.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.12 : 127.16 = 52.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.12/127.16 = 52.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.12x = 127.16 × 52.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.12x = 6,713.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,713.78/92.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.88

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