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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.80, 128.05 and 55.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.80, 128.05 and 55.97 is: 77.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.80 : 128.05 = 55.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.80/128.05 = 55.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.80x = 128.05 × 55.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.80x = 7,166.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,166.42/92.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.23

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