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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.46, 138.67 and 34.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.46, 138.67 and 34.71 is: 52.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.46 : 138.67 = 34.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.46/138.67 = 34.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.46x = 138.67 × 34.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.46x = 4,813.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,813.24/92.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.06

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