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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.90, 128.17 and 60.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.90, 128.17 and 60.10 is: 82.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.90 : 128.17 = 60.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.90/128.17 = 60.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.90x = 128.17 × 60.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.90x = 7,703.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,703.02/92.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.92

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