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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.72, 128.04 and 58.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.72, 128.04 and 58.28 is: 80.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.72 : 128.04 = 58.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.72/128.04 = 58.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.72x = 128.04 × 58.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.72x = 7,462.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,462.17/92.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.48

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