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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.43, 127.58 and 55.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.43, 127.58 and 55.59 is: 76.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.43 : 127.58 = 55.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.43/127.58 = 55.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.43x = 127.58 × 55.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.43x = 7,092.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,092.17/92.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.73

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