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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.44, 138.68 and 28.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.44, 138.68 and 28.31 is: 42.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.44 : 138.68 = 28.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.44/138.68 = 28.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.44x = 138.68 × 28.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.44x = 3,926.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,926.34/92.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.48

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