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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.21, 127.26 and 59.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.21, 127.26 and 59.47 is: 82.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.21 : 127.26 = 59.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.21/127.26 = 59.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.21x = 127.26 × 59.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.21x = 7,567.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,567.83/92.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.08

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