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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.52, 138.83 and 28.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.52, 138.83 and 28.40 is: 42.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.52 : 138.83 = 28.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.52/138.83 = 28.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.52x = 138.83 × 28.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.52x = 3,941.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,941.94/92.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.61

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