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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.31, 138.46 and 38.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.31, 138.46 and 38.21 is: 57.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.31 : 138.46 = 38.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.31/138.46 = 38.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.31x = 138.46 × 38.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.31x = 5,290.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,290.31/92.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.31

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