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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.47, 127.64 and 59.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.47, 127.64 and 59.71 is: 82.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.47 : 127.64 = 59.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.47/127.64 = 59.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.47x = 127.64 × 59.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.47x = 7,621.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,621.38/92.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.42

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