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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.52, 138.90 and 44.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.52, 138.90 and 44.52 is: 66.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.52 : 138.90 = 44.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.52/138.90 = 44.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.52x = 138.90 × 44.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.52x = 6,183.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,183.83/92.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.84

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