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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.39, 138.60 and 31.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.39, 138.60 and 31.55 is: 47.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.39 : 138.60 = 31.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.39/138.60 = 31.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.39x = 138.60 × 31.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.39x = 4,372.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,372.14/92.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.33

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