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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.28, 127.36 and 55.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.28, 127.36 and 55.45 is: 76.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.28 : 127.36 = 55.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.28/127.36 = 55.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.28x = 127.36 × 55.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.28x = 7,062.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,062.34/92.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.53

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