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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.81, 127.98 and 60.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.81, 127.98 and 60.02 is: 82.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.81 : 127.98 = 60.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.81/127.98 = 60.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.81x = 127.98 × 60.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.81x = 7,681.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,681.36/92.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.76

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