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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.47, 138.65 and 43.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.47, 138.65 and 43.69 is: 65.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.47 : 138.65 = 43.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.47/138.65 = 43.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.47x = 138.65 × 43.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.47x = 6,057.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,057.31/92.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.51

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