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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.56, 127.74 and 59.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.56, 127.74 and 59.84 is: 82.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.56 : 127.74 = 59.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.56/127.74 = 59.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.56x = 127.74 × 59.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.56x = 7,643.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,643.96/92.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.58

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