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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.35, 138.42 and 46.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.35, 138.42 and 46.64 is: 69.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.35 : 138.42 = 46.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.35/138.42 = 46.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.35x = 138.42 × 46.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.35x = 6,456.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,456.25/92.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.91

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