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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.28, 138.43 and 30.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.28, 138.43 and 30.58 is: 45.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.28 : 138.43 = 30.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.28/138.43 = 30.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.28x = 138.43 × 30.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.28x = 4,233.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,233.60/92.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.88

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