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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.11, 138.19 and 34.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.11, 138.19 and 34.33 is: 51.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.11 : 138.19 = 34.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.11/138.19 = 34.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.11x = 138.19 × 34.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.11x = 4,744.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,744.06/92.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.50

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