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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.36, 138.36 and 44.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.36, 138.36 and 44.30 is: 66.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.36 : 138.36 = 44.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.36/138.36 = 44.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.36x = 138.36 × 44.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.36x = 6,129.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,129.35/92.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.36

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