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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.52, 127.57 and 59.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.52, 127.57 and 59.74 is: 82.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.52 : 127.57 = 59.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.52/127.57 = 59.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.52x = 127.57 × 59.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.52x = 7,621.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,621.03/92.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.37

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