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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.18, 127.22 and 55.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.18, 127.22 and 55.36 is: 76.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.18 : 127.22 = 55.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.18/127.22 = 55.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.18x = 127.22 × 55.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.18x = 7,042.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,042.38/92.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.40

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