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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.77, 127.96 and 57.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.77, 127.96 and 57.77 is: 79.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.77 : 127.96 = 57.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.77/127.96 = 57.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.77x = 127.96 × 57.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.77x = 7,392.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,392.25/92.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.68

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