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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.49, 127.63 and 53.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.49, 127.63 and 53.15 is: 73.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.49 : 127.63 = 53.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.49/127.63 = 53.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.49x = 127.63 × 53.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.49x = 6,783.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,783.53/92.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.34

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