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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.50, 127.62 and 57.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.50, 127.62 and 57.52 is: 79.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.50 : 127.62 = 57.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.50/127.62 = 57.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.50x = 127.62 × 57.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.50x = 7,340.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,340.70/92.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.36

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