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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.96, 128.28 and 56.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.96, 128.28 and 56.15 is: 77.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.96 : 128.28 = 56.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.96/128.28 = 56.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.96x = 128.28 × 56.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.96x = 7,202.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,202.92/92.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.48

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