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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.24, 127.28 and 57.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.24, 127.28 and 57.27 is: 79.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.24 : 127.28 = 57.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.24/127.28 = 57.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.24x = 127.28 × 57.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.24x = 7,289.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,289.04/92.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.03

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