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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.48, 127.44 and 66.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.48, 127.44 and 66.56 is: 91.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.48 : 127.44 = 66.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.48/127.44 = 66.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.48x = 127.44 × 66.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.48x = 8,482.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,482.41/92.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.72

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