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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.34, 138.48 and 38.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.34, 138.48 and 38.17 is: 57.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.34 : 138.48 = 38.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.34/138.48 = 38.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.34x = 138.48 × 38.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.34x = 5,285.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,285.81/92.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.24

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