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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.28, 138.30 and 43.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.28, 138.30 and 43.47 is: 65.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.28 : 138.30 = 43.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.28/138.30 = 43.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.28x = 138.30 × 43.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.28x = 6,011.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,011.90/92.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.15

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