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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.47, 127.55 and 55.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.47, 127.55 and 55.64 is: 76.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.47 : 127.55 = 55.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.47/127.55 = 55.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.47x = 127.55 × 55.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.47x = 7,095.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,095.97/92.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.74

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