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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.35, 138.49 and 40.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.35, 138.49 and 40.96 is: 61.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.35 : 138.49 = 40.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.35/138.49 = 40.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.35x = 138.49 × 40.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.35x = 5,672.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,672.55/92.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.42

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