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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.15, 127.16 and 50.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.15, 127.16 and 50.70 is: 69.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.15 : 127.16 = 50.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.15/127.16 = 50.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.15x = 127.16 × 50.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.15x = 6,447.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,447.01/92.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.96

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