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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.52, 127.67 and 55.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.52, 127.67 and 55.67 is: 76.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.52 : 127.67 = 55.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.52/127.67 = 55.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.52x = 127.67 × 55.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.52x = 7,106.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,106.47/92.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.81

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