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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.75, 127.95 and 60.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.75, 127.95 and 60.02 is: 82.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.75 : 127.95 = 60.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.75/127.95 = 60.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.75x = 127.95 × 60.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.75x = 7,678.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,678.92/92.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.80

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