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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.37, 138.48 and 46.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.37, 138.48 and 46.74 is: 70.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.37 : 138.48 = 46.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.37/138.48 = 46.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.37x = 138.48 × 46.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.37x = 6,472.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,472.56/92.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.07

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