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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.67, 127.83 and 59.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.67, 127.83 and 59.93 is: 82.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.67 : 127.83 = 59.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.67/127.83 = 59.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.67x = 127.83 × 59.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.67x = 7,660.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,660.85/92.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.67

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