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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.46, 127.58 and 53.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.46, 127.58 and 53.12 is: 73.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.46 : 127.58 = 53.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.46/127.58 = 53.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.46x = 127.58 × 53.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.46x = 6,777.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,777.05/92.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.30

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