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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.38, 138.66 and 46.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.38, 138.66 and 46.76 is: 70.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.38 : 138.66 = 46.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.38/138.66 = 46.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.38x = 138.66 × 46.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.38x = 6,483.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,483.65/92.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.18

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