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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.15, 138.18 and 46.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.15, 138.18 and 46.44 is: 69.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.15 : 138.18 = 46.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.15/138.18 = 46.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.15x = 138.18 × 46.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.15x = 6,417.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,417.08/92.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.64

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