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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.35, 127.47 and 55.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.35, 127.47 and 55.51 is: 76.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.35 : 127.47 = 55.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.35/127.47 = 55.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.35x = 127.47 × 55.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.35x = 7,075.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,075.86/92.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.62

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