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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.92, 128.24 and 51.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.92, 128.24 and 51.48 is: 71.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.92 : 128.24 = 51.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.92/128.24 = 51.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.92x = 128.24 × 51.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.92x = 6,601.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,601.19/92.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.04

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