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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.46, 127.55 and 55.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.46, 127.55 and 55.59 is: 76.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.46 : 127.55 = 55.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.46/127.55 = 55.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.46x = 127.55 × 55.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.46x = 7,090.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,090.23/92.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.68

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