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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.36, 138.50 and 28.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.36, 138.50 and 28.22 is: 42.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.36 : 138.50 = 28.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.36/138.50 = 28.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.36x = 138.50 × 28.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.36x = 3,908.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,908.47/92.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.32

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