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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.36, 127.48 and 57.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.36, 127.48 and 57.42 is: 79.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.36 : 127.48 = 57.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.36/127.48 = 57.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.36x = 127.48 × 57.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.36x = 7,319.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,319.90/92.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.25

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