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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.45, 138.67 and 44.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.45, 138.67 and 44.33 is: 66.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.45 : 138.67 = 44.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.45/138.67 = 44.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.45x = 138.67 × 44.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.45x = 6,147.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,147.02/92.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.49

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