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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.92, 128.25 and 56.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.92, 128.25 and 56.09 is: 77.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.92 : 128.25 = 56.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.92/128.25 = 56.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.92x = 128.25 × 56.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.92x = 7,193.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,193.86/92.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.42

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