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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.43, 127.53 and 57.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.43, 127.53 and 57.47 is: 79.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.43 : 127.53 = 57.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.43/127.53 = 57.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.43x = 127.53 × 57.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.43x = 7,328.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,328.51/92.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.29

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