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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.71, 127.93 and 53.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.71, 127.93 and 53.92 is: 74.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.71 : 127.93 = 53.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.71/127.93 = 53.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.71x = 127.93 × 53.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.71x = 6,897.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,897.48/92.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.40

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