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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.36, 127.45 and 52.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.36, 127.45 and 52.49 is: 72.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.36 : 127.45 = 52.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.36/127.45 = 52.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.36x = 127.45 × 52.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.36x = 6,689.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,689.40/92.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.43

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