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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.28, 138.24 and 51.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.28, 138.24 and 51.62 is: 77.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.28 : 138.24 = 51.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.28/138.24 = 51.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.28x = 138.24 × 51.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.28x = 7,135.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,135.95/92.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.33

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