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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.63, 127.82 and 53.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.63, 127.82 and 53.81 is: 74.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.63 : 127.82 = 53.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.63/127.82 = 53.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.63x = 127.82 × 53.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.63x = 6,878.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,878.45/92.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.26

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