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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.65, 127.84 and 55.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.65, 127.84 and 55.80 is: 76.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.65 : 127.84 = 55.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.65/127.84 = 55.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.65x = 127.84 × 55.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.65x = 7,133.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,133.47/92.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.99

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