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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.12, 127.08 and 55.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.12, 127.08 and 55.28 is: 76.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.12 : 127.08 = 55.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.12/127.08 = 55.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.12x = 127.08 × 55.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.12x = 7,024.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,024.35/92.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.26

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