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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.76, 127.97 and 55.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.76, 127.97 and 55.91 is: 77.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.76 : 127.97 = 55.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.76/127.97 = 55.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.76x = 127.97 × 55.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.76x = 7,154.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,154.80/92.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.13

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