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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.87, 128.17 and 51.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.87, 128.17 and 51.42 is: 70.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.87 : 128.17 = 51.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.87/128.17 = 51.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.87x = 128.17 × 51.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.87x = 6,590.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,590.85/92.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.97

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