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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.24, 138.42 and 44.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.24, 138.42 and 44.13 is: 66.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.24 : 138.42 = 44.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.24/138.42 = 44.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.24x = 138.42 × 44.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.24x = 6,108.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,108.47/92.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.23

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