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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.22, 127.26 and 53.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.22, 127.26 and 53.42 is: 73.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.22 : 127.26 = 53.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.22/127.26 = 53.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.22x = 127.26 × 53.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.22x = 6,798.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,798.23/92.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.72

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