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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.16, 127.12 and 59.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.16, 127.12 and 59.46 is: 82.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.16 : 127.12 = 59.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.16/127.12 = 59.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.16x = 127.12 × 59.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.16x = 7,558.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,558.56/92.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.02

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