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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.26, 127.30 and 53.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.26, 127.30 and 53.44 is: 73.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.26 : 127.30 = 53.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.26/127.30 = 53.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.26x = 127.30 × 53.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.26x = 6,802.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,802.91/92.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.74

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