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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.58, 127.76 and 51.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.58, 127.76 and 51.12 is: 70.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.58 : 127.76 = 51.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.58/127.76 = 51.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.58x = 127.76 × 51.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.58x = 6,530.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,530.84/92.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.55

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