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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92, 138.04 and 49.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92, 138.04 and 49.24 is: 73.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92 : 138.04 = 49.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92/138.04 = 49.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92x = 138.04 × 49.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92x = 6,797.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,797.09/92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.88

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