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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.81, 128.09 and 60.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.81, 128.09 and 60.09 is: 82.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.81 : 128.09 = 60.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.81/128.09 = 60.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.81x = 128.09 × 60.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.81x = 7,696.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,696.63/92.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.93

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