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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.59, 127.73 and 57.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.59, 127.73 and 57.56 is: 79.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.59 : 127.73 = 57.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.59/127.73 = 57.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.59x = 127.73 × 57.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.59x = 7,352.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,352.06/92.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.40

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