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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.21, 127.25 and 50.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.21, 127.25 and 50.76 is: 70.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.21 : 127.25 = 50.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.21/127.25 = 50.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.21x = 127.25 × 50.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.21x = 6,458.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,458.96/92.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.05

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