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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.26, 127.26 and 55.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.26, 127.26 and 55.40 is: 76.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.26 : 127.26 = 55.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.26/127.26 = 55.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.26x = 127.26 × 55.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.26x = 7,050.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,050.20/92.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.42

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