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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.27, 138.33 and 46.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.27, 138.33 and 46.56 is: 69.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.27 : 138.33 = 46.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.27/138.33 = 46.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.27x = 138.33 × 46.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.27x = 6,440.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,440.64/92.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.81

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