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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.49, 138.52 and 46.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.49, 138.52 and 46.69 is: 69.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.49 : 138.52 = 46.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.49/138.52 = 46.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.49x = 138.52 × 46.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.49x = 6,467.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,467.50/92.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.93

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