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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.20, 138.22 and 40.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.20, 138.22 and 40.82 is: 61.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.20 : 138.22 = 40.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.20/138.22 = 40.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.20x = 138.22 × 40.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.20x = 5,642.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,642.38/92.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.20

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