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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.88, 128.17 and 54.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.88, 128.17 and 54.06 is: 74.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.88 : 128.17 = 54.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.88/128.17 = 54.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.88x = 128.17 × 54.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.88x = 6,928.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,928.87/92.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.60

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