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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.18, 127.19 and 55.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.18, 127.19 and 55.33 is: 76.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.18 : 127.19 = 55.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.18/127.19 = 55.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.18x = 127.19 × 55.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.18x = 7,037.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,037.24/92.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.34

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