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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.35, 127.39 and 59.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.35, 127.39 and 59.59 is: 82.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.35 : 127.39 = 59.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.35/127.39 = 59.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.35x = 127.39 × 59.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.35x = 7,591.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,591.29/92.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.21

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