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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.59, 127.70 and 61.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.59, 127.70 and 61.48 is: 84.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.59 : 127.70 = 61.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.59/127.70 = 61.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.59x = 127.70 × 61.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.59x = 7,850.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,850.37/92.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.79

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