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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.38, 138.58 and 44.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.38, 138.58 and 44.26 is: 66.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.38 : 138.58 = 44.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.38/138.58 = 44.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.38x = 138.58 × 44.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.38x = 6,133.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,133.55/92.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.39

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