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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.43, 127.47 and 55.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.43, 127.47 and 55.57 is: 76.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.43 : 127.47 = 55.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.43/127.47 = 55.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.43x = 127.47 × 55.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.43x = 7,083.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,083.51/92.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.64

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