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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.52, 127.67 and 57.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.52, 127.67 and 57.56 is: 79.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.52 : 127.67 = 57.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.52/127.67 = 57.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.52x = 127.67 × 57.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.52x = 7,347.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,347.76/92.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.42

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