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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.40, 138.64 and 41.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.40, 138.64 and 41.05 is: 61.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.40 : 138.64 = 41.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.40/138.64 = 41.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.40x = 138.64 × 41.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.40x = 5,691.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,691.17/92.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.60

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