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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.37, 138.63 and 46.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.37, 138.63 and 46.70 is: 70.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.37 : 138.63 = 46.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.37/138.63 = 46.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.37x = 138.63 × 46.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.37x = 6,474.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,474.02/92.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.09

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