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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.25, 138.34 and 33.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.25, 138.34 and 33.68 is: 50.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.25 : 138.34 = 33.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.25/138.34 = 33.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.25x = 138.34 × 33.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.25x = 4,659.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,659.29/92.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.51

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