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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.22, 127.25 and 55.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.22, 127.25 and 55.38 is: 76.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.22 : 127.25 = 55.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.22/127.25 = 55.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.22x = 127.25 × 55.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.22x = 7,046.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,046.83/92.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.41

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