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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.92, 128.29 and 57.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.92, 128.29 and 57.96 is: 80.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.92 : 128.29 = 57.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.92/128.29 = 57.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.92x = 128.29 × 57.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.92x = 7,435.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,435.40/92.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.02

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