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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.92, 128.22 and 58.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.92, 128.22 and 58.42 is: 80.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.92 : 128.22 = 58.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.92/128.22 = 58.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.92x = 128.22 × 58.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.92x = 7,490.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,490.61/92.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.61

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