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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.48, 127.65 and 59.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.48, 127.65 and 59.73 is: 82.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.48 : 127.65 = 59.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.48/127.65 = 59.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.48x = 127.65 × 59.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.48x = 7,624.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,624.53/92.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.45

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