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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.66, 127.88 and 57.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.66, 127.88 and 57.69 is: 79.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.66 : 127.88 = 57.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.66/127.88 = 57.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.66x = 127.88 × 57.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.66x = 7,377.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,377.11/92.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.62

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