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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.33, 138.29 and 46.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.33, 138.29 and 46.56 is: 69.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.33 : 138.29 = 46.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.33/138.29 = 46.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.33x = 138.29 × 46.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.33x = 6,438.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,438.78/92.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.74

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