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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.26, 127.35 and 56.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.26, 127.35 and 56.81 is: 78.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.26 : 127.35 = 56.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.26/127.35 = 56.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.26x = 127.35 × 56.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.26x = 7,235.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,235.07/92.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.42

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