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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.92, 127.31 and 59.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.92, 127.31 and 59.27 is: 88.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.92 : 127.31 = 59.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.92/127.31 = 59.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.92x = 127.31 × 59.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.92x = 7,544.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,544.73/84.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.85

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