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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.88, 128.21 and 59.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.88, 128.21 and 59.71 is: 82.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.88 : 128.21 = 59.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.88/128.21 = 59.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.88x = 128.21 × 59.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.88x = 7,654.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,654.80/92.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.42

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