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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.24, 127.29 and 55.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.24, 127.29 and 55.43 is: 76.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.24 : 127.29 = 55.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.24/127.29 = 55.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.24x = 127.29 × 55.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.24x = 7,055.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,055.86/92.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.50

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