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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.38, 127.50 and 53.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.38, 127.50 and 53.59 is: 73.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.38 : 127.50 = 53.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.38/127.50 = 53.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.38x = 127.50 × 53.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.38x = 6,832.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,832.73/92.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.96

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