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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.28, 138.34 and 48.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.28, 138.34 and 48.92 is: 73.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.28 : 138.34 = 48.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.28/138.34 = 48.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.28x = 138.34 × 48.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.28x = 6,766.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,766.78/92.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.33

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