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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.24, 138.31 and 46.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.24, 138.31 and 46.57 is: 69.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.24 : 138.31 = 46.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.24/138.31 = 46.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.24x = 138.31 × 46.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.24x = 6,440.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,440.63/92.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.82

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