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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.62, 127.68 and 64.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.62, 127.68 and 64.91 is: 89.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.62 : 127.68 = 64.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.62/127.68 = 64.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.62x = 127.68 × 64.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.62x = 8,287.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,287.07/92.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.47

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