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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.23, 127.25 and 59.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.23, 127.25 and 59.44 is: 82.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.23 : 127.25 = 59.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.23/127.25 = 59.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.23x = 127.25 × 59.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.23x = 7,563.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,563.27/92.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.01

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