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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.38, 138.43 and 40.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.38, 138.43 and 40.96 is: 61.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.38 : 138.43 = 40.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.38/138.43 = 40.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.38x = 138.43 × 40.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.38x = 5,670.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,670.09/92.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.38

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