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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.24, 127.24 and 59.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.24, 127.24 and 59.04 is: 81.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.24 : 127.24 = 59.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.24/127.24 = 59.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.24x = 127.24 × 59.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.24x = 7,512.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,512.25/92.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.44

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