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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.40, 138.42 and 43.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.40, 138.42 and 43.59 is: 65.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.40 : 138.42 = 43.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.40/138.42 = 43.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.40x = 138.42 × 43.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.40x = 6,033.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,033.73/92.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.30

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