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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.60, 127.75 and 59.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.60, 127.75 and 59.86 is: 82.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.60 : 127.75 = 59.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.60/127.75 = 59.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.60x = 127.75 × 59.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.60x = 7,647.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,647.12/92.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.58

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