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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.39, 138.46 and 44.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.39, 138.46 and 44.20 is: 66.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.39 : 138.46 = 44.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.39/138.46 = 44.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.39x = 138.46 × 44.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.39x = 6,119.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,119.93/92.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.24

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