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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.24, 138.22 and 38.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.24, 138.22 and 38.16 is: 57.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.24 : 138.22 = 38.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.24/138.22 = 38.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.24x = 138.22 × 38.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.24x = 5,274.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,274.48/92.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.18

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