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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.29, 138.31 and 44.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.29, 138.31 and 44.11 is: 66.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.29 : 138.31 = 44.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.29/138.31 = 44.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.29x = 138.31 × 44.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.29x = 6,100.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,100.85/92.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.11

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