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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.53, 127.68 and 51.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.53, 127.68 and 51.08 is: 70.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.53 : 127.68 = 51.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.53/127.68 = 51.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.53x = 127.68 × 51.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.53x = 6,522.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,522.21/92.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.48

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