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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.47, 127.54 and 62.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.47, 127.54 and 62.95 is: 86.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.47 : 127.54 = 62.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.47/127.54 = 62.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.47x = 127.54 × 62.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.47x = 8,029.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,029.13/92.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.83

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