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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.11, 138.13 and 31.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.11, 138.13 and 31.22 is: 46.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.11 : 138.13 = 31.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.11/138.13 = 31.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.11x = 138.13 × 31.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.11x = 4,312.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,312.69/92.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.82

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