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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.51, 138.78 and 38.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.51, 138.78 and 38.37 is: 57.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.51 : 138.78 = 38.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.51/138.78 = 38.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.51x = 138.78 × 38.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.51x = 5,324.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,324.99/92.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.56

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