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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.24, 138.36 and 40.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.24, 138.36 and 40.90 is: 61.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.24 : 138.36 = 40.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.24/138.36 = 40.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.24x = 138.36 × 40.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.24x = 5,658.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,658.92/92.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.35

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