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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.62, 127.70 and 61.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.62, 127.70 and 61.52 is: 84.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.62 : 127.70 = 61.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.62/127.70 = 61.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.62x = 127.70 × 61.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.62x = 7,856.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,856.10/92.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.82

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