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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.28, 138.30 and 46.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.28, 138.30 and 46.62 is: 69.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.28 : 138.30 = 46.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.28/138.30 = 46.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.28x = 138.30 × 46.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.28x = 6,447.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,447.37/92.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.86

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