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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.47, 138.71 and 34.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.47, 138.71 and 34.70 is: 52.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.47 : 138.71 = 34.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.47/138.71 = 34.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.47x = 138.71 × 34.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.47x = 4,813.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,813.24/92.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.05

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