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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.28, 127.33 and 55.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.28, 127.33 and 55.43 is: 76.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.28 : 127.33 = 55.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.28/127.33 = 55.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.28x = 127.33 × 55.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.28x = 7,056.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,056.99/92.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.48

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