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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.24, 138.37 and 48.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.24, 138.37 and 48.89 is: 73.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.24 : 138.37 = 48.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.24/138.37 = 48.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.24x = 138.37 × 48.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.24x = 6,765.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,765.10/92.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.34

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