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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.23, 127.27 and 50.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.23, 127.27 and 50.78 is: 70.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.23 : 127.27 = 50.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.23/127.27 = 50.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.23x = 127.27 × 50.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.23x = 6,462.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,462.77/92.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.07

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