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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.16, 127.12 and 57.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.16, 127.12 and 57.64 is: 79.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.16 : 127.12 = 57.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.16/127.12 = 57.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.16x = 127.12 × 57.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.16x = 7,327.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,327.20/92.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.51

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