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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.50, 138.78 and 28.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.50, 138.78 and 28.38 is: 42.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.50 : 138.78 = 28.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.50/138.78 = 28.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.50x = 138.78 × 28.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.50x = 3,938.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,938.58/92.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.58

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