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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.77, 128 and 51.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.77, 128 and 51.31 is: 70.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.77 : 128 = 51.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.77/128 = 51.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.77x = 128 × 51.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.77x = 6,567.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,567.68/92.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.80

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