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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.54, 127.64 and 57.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.54, 127.64 and 57.58 is: 79.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.54 : 127.64 = 57.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.54/127.64 = 57.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.54x = 127.64 × 57.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.54x = 7,349.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,349.34/92.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.42

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