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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.38, 138.57 and 23.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.38, 138.57 and 23.91 is: 35.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.38 : 138.57 = 23.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.38/138.57 = 23.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.38x = 138.57 × 23.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.38x = 3,312.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312.40/92.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.86

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