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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.48, 127.60 and 55.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.48, 127.60 and 55.65 is: 76.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.48 : 127.60 = 55.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.48/127.60 = 55.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.48x = 127.60 × 55.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.48x = 7,100.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,100.94/92.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.78

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