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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.09, 138.17 and 44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.09, 138.17 and 44 is: 66.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.09 : 138.17 = 44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.09/138.17 = 44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.09x = 138.17 × 44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.09x = 6,079.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,079.48/92.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.02

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