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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.99, 128.27 and 56.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.99, 128.27 and 56.09 is: 77.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.99 : 128.27 = 56.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.99/128.27 = 56.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.99x = 128.27 × 56.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.99x = 7,193.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,193.74/92.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.36

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