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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.05, 126.87 and 59.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.05, 126.87 and 59.24 is: 81.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.05 : 126.87 = 59.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.05/126.87 = 59.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.05x = 126.87 × 59.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.05x = 7,515.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,515.78/92.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.65

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