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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.54, 127.69 and 59.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.54, 127.69 and 59.79 is: 82.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.54 : 127.69 = 59.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.54/127.69 = 59.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.54x = 127.69 × 59.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.54x = 7,634.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,634.59/92.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.50

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