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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.26, 127.33 and 55.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.26, 127.33 and 55.42 is: 76.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.26 : 127.33 = 55.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.26/127.33 = 55.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.26x = 127.33 × 55.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.26x = 7,056.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,056.63/92.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.49

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