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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.13, 127.12 and 52.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.13, 127.12 and 52.78 is: 72.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.13 : 127.12 = 52.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.13/127.12 = 52.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.13x = 127.12 × 52.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.13x = 6,709.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,709.39/92.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.83

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