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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.91, 127.37 and 59.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.91, 127.37 and 59.28 is: 88.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.91 : 127.37 = 59.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.91/127.37 = 59.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.91x = 127.37 × 59.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.91x = 7,550.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,550.51/84.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.92

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