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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.42, 127.54 and 50.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.42, 127.54 and 50.97 is: 70.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.42 : 127.54 = 50.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.42/127.54 = 50.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.42x = 127.54 × 50.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.42x = 6,500.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,500.78/92.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.34

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