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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.63, 127.79 and 55.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.63, 127.79 and 55.79 is: 76.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.63 : 127.79 = 55.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.63/127.79 = 55.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.63x = 127.79 × 55.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.63x = 7,128.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,128.49/92.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.96

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