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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.36, 138.54 and 28.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.36, 138.54 and 28.28 is: 42.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.36 : 138.54 = 28.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.36/138.54 = 28.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.36x = 138.54 × 28.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.36x = 3,917.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,917.91/92.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.42

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