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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.41, 127.54 and 53.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.41, 127.54 and 53.59 is: 73.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.41 : 127.54 = 53.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.41/127.54 = 53.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.41x = 127.54 × 53.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.41x = 6,834.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,834.87/92.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.96

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