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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.35, 127.44 and 53.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.35, 127.44 and 53.54 is: 73.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.35 : 127.44 = 53.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.35/127.44 = 53.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.35x = 127.44 × 53.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.35x = 6,822.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,822.50/92.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.88

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