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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92, 138.05 and 37.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92, 138.05 and 37.93 is: 56.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92 : 138.05 = 37.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92/138.05 = 37.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92x = 138.05 × 37.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92x = 5,236.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,236.24/92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.92

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