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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.84, 128.12 and 56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.84, 128.12 and 56 is: 77.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.84 : 128.12 = 56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.84/128.12 = 56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.84x = 128.12 × 56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.84x = 7,174.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,174.72/92.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.28

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