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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.11, 138.07 and 38.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.11, 138.07 and 38.04 is: 57.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.11 : 138.07 = 38.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.11/138.07 = 38.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.11x = 138.07 × 38.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.11x = 5,252.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,252.18/92.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.02

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