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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.62, 127.78 and 57.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.62, 127.78 and 57.66 is: 79.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.62 : 127.78 = 57.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.62/127.78 = 57.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.62x = 127.78 × 57.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.62x = 7,367.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,367.79/92.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.55

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