Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92, 138 and 35.04
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 92, 138 and 35.04 is: 52.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92 : 138 = 35.04 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92/138 = 35.04/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92x = 138 × 35.04 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92x = 4,835.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,835.52/92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52.56
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