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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.25, 127.28 and 55.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.25, 127.28 and 55.40 is: 76.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.25 : 127.28 = 55.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.25/127.28 = 55.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.25x = 127.28 × 55.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.25x = 7,050.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,050.40/92.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.43

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