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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.28, 127.33 and 52.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.28, 127.33 and 52.93 is: 73.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.28 : 127.33 = 52.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.28/127.33 = 52.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.28x = 127.33 × 52.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.28x = 6,739.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,739.58/92.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.03

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