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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.47, 127.61 and 51.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.47, 127.61 and 51.03 is: 70.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.47 : 127.61 = 51.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.47/127.61 = 51.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.47x = 127.61 × 51.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.47x = 6,511.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,511.94/92.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.42

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