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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.10, 138.23 and 38.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.10, 138.23 and 38.04 is: 57.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.10 : 138.23 = 38.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.10/138.23 = 38.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.10x = 138.23 × 38.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.10x = 5,258.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,258.27/92.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.09

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