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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.77, 128.03 and 55.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.77, 128.03 and 55.93 is: 77.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.77 : 128.03 = 55.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.77/128.03 = 55.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.77x = 128.03 × 55.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.77x = 7,160.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,160.43/92.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.19

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