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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.36, 138.42 and 38.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.36, 138.42 and 38.24 is: 57.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.36 : 138.42 = 38.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.36/138.42 = 38.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.36x = 138.42 × 38.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.36x = 5,293.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,293.18/92.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.31

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