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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.47, 127.65 and 63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.47, 127.65 and 63 is: 86.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.47 : 127.65 = 63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.47/127.65 = 63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.47x = 127.65 × 63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.47x = 8,041.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,041.95/92.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.97

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