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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.40, 127.44 and 61.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.40, 127.44 and 61.34 is: 84.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.40 : 127.44 = 61.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.40/127.44 = 61.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.40x = 127.44 × 61.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.40x = 7,817.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,817.25/92.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.61

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