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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.21, 138.26 and 31.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.21, 138.26 and 31.32 is: 46.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.21 : 138.26 = 31.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.21/138.26 = 31.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.21x = 138.26 × 31.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.21x = 4,330.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,330.38/92.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.96

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