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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92, 138 and 27.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92, 138 and 27.88 is: 41.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92 : 138 = 27.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92/138 = 27.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92x = 138 × 27.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92x = 3,847.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,847.44/92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.82

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