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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.39, 127.51 and 55.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.39, 127.51 and 55.55 is: 76.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.39 : 127.51 = 55.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.39/127.51 = 55.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.39x = 127.51 × 55.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.39x = 7,083.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,083.18/92.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.67

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