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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.63, 127.78 and 59.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.63, 127.78 and 59.90 is: 82.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.63 : 127.78 = 59.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.63/127.78 = 59.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.63x = 127.78 × 59.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.63x = 7,654.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,654.02/92.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.63

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