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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.38, 138.51 and 38.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.38, 138.51 and 38.29 is: 57.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.38 : 138.51 = 38.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.38/138.51 = 38.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.38x = 138.51 × 38.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.38x = 5,303.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,303.55/92.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.41

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