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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.79, 128 and 61.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.79, 128 and 61.72 is: 85.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.79 : 128 = 61.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.79/128 = 61.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.79x = 128 × 61.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.79x = 7,899.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,899.52/92.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.14

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