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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.60, 127.82 and 53.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.60, 127.82 and 53.28 is: 73.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.60 : 127.82 = 53.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.60/127.82 = 53.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.60x = 127.82 × 53.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.60x = 6,809.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,809.98/92.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.54

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