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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.21, 138.32 and 28.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.21, 138.32 and 28.08 is: 42.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.21 : 138.32 = 28.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.21/138.32 = 28.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.21x = 138.32 × 28.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.21x = 3,883.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,883.89/92.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.12

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