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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.29, 138.44 and 38.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.29, 138.44 and 38.19 is: 57.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.29 : 138.44 = 38.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.29/138.44 = 38.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.29x = 138.44 × 38.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.29x = 5,287.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,287.02/92.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.29

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