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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92, 127 and 57.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92, 127 and 57.50 is: 79.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92 : 127 = 57.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92/127 = 57.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92x = 127 × 57.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92x = 7,302.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,302.50/92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.38

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