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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.32, 127.35 and 59.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.32, 127.35 and 59.57 is: 82.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.32 : 127.35 = 59.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.32/127.35 = 59.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.32x = 127.35 × 59.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.32x = 7,586.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,586.24/92.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.17

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