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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.42, 138.66 and 38.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.42, 138.66 and 38.32 is: 57.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.42 : 138.66 = 38.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.42/138.66 = 38.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.42x = 138.66 × 38.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.42x = 5,313.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,313.10/92.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.49

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