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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.28, 138.41 and 37.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.28, 138.41 and 37.45 is: 56.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.28 : 138.41 = 37.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.28/138.41 = 37.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.28x = 138.41 × 37.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.28x = 5,182.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,182.76/92.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.17

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