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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.76, 127.94 and 57.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.76, 127.94 and 57.75 is: 79.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.76 : 127.94 = 57.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.76/127.94 = 57.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.76x = 127.94 × 57.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.76x = 7,388.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,388.54/92.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.65

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