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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.33, 127.36 and 59.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.33, 127.36 and 59.52 is: 82.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.33 : 127.36 = 59.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.33/127.36 = 59.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.33x = 127.36 × 59.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.33x = 7,580.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,580.47/92.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.10

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