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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.28, 127.31 and 55.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.28, 127.31 and 55.44 is: 76.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.28 : 127.31 = 55.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.28/127.31 = 55.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.28x = 127.31 × 55.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.28x = 7,057.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,057.79/92.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.48

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