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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.28, 138.36 and 49.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.28, 138.36 and 49.50 is: 74.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.28 : 138.36 = 49.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.28/138.36 = 49.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.28x = 138.36 × 49.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.28x = 6,848.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,848.82/92.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.22

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