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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.24, 127.28 and 66.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.24, 127.28 and 66.40 is: 91.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.24 : 127.28 = 66.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.24/127.28 = 66.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.24x = 127.28 × 66.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.24x = 8,451.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,451.39/92.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.62

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