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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.58, 127.72 and 63.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.58, 127.72 and 63.52 is: 87.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.58 : 127.72 = 63.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.58/127.72 = 63.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.58x = 127.72 × 63.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.58x = 8,112.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,112.77/92.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.63

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