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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.22, 128.65 and 55.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.22, 128.65 and 55.87 is: 77.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.22 : 128.65 = 55.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.22/128.65 = 55.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.22x = 128.65 × 55.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.22x = 7,187.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,187.68/93.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.10

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