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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.76, 127.95 and 59.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.76, 127.95 and 59.53 is: 82.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.76 : 127.95 = 59.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.76/127.95 = 59.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.76x = 127.95 × 59.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.76x = 7,616.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,616.22/92.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.11

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