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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.34, 127.49 and 59.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.34, 127.49 and 59.65 is: 82.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.34 : 127.49 = 59.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.34/127.49 = 59.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.34x = 127.49 × 59.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.34x = 7,605.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,605.09/92.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.36

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