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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.67, 127.86 and 57.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.67, 127.86 and 57.72 is: 79.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.67 : 127.86 = 57.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.67/127.86 = 57.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.67x = 127.86 × 57.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.67x = 7,380.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,380.08/92.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.64

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