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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.84, 127.99 and 63.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.84, 127.99 and 63.28 is: 87.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.84 : 127.99 = 63.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.84/127.99 = 63.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.84x = 127.99 × 63.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.84x = 8,099.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,099.21/92.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.24

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