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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.47, 138.74 and 49.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.47, 138.74 and 49.13 is: 73.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.47 : 138.74 = 49.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.47/138.74 = 49.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.47x = 138.74 × 49.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.47x = 6,816.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,816.41/92.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.71

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