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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.34, 138.43 and 38.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.34, 138.43 and 38.22 is: 57.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.34 : 138.43 = 38.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.34/138.43 = 38.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.34x = 138.43 × 38.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.34x = 5,290.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,290.79/92.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.30

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