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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.22, 138.18 and 40.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.22, 138.18 and 40.86 is: 61.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.22 : 138.18 = 40.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.22/138.18 = 40.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.22x = 138.18 × 40.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.22x = 5,646.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,646.03/92.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.22

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