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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.38, 127.40 and 59.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.38, 127.40 and 59.64 is: 82.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.38 : 127.40 = 59.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.38/127.40 = 59.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.38x = 127.40 × 59.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.38x = 7,598.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,598.14/92.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.25

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