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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.43, 127.56 and 50.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.43, 127.56 and 50.99 is: 70.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.43 : 127.56 = 50.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.43/127.56 = 50.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.43x = 127.56 × 50.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.43x = 6,503.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,503.53/92.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.36

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