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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.46, 127.51 and 59.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.46, 127.51 and 59.71 is: 82.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.46 : 127.51 = 59.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.46/127.51 = 59.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.46x = 127.51 × 59.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.46x = 7,613.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,613.62/92.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.35

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