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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.58, 127.78 and 55.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.58, 127.78 and 55.24 is: 76.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.58 : 127.78 = 55.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.58/127.78 = 55.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.58x = 127.78 × 55.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.58x = 7,058.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,058.57/92.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.24

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