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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.62, 127.79 and 61.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.62, 127.79 and 61.56 is: 84.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.62 : 127.79 = 61.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.62/127.79 = 61.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.62x = 127.79 × 61.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.62x = 7,866.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,866.75/92.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.94

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