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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.11, 138.09 and 40.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.11, 138.09 and 40.03 is: 60.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.11 : 138.09 = 40.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.11/138.09 = 40.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.11x = 138.09 × 40.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.11x = 5,527.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,527.74/92.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.01

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