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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.54, 138.83 and 44.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.54, 138.83 and 44.44 is: 66.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.54 : 138.83 = 44.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.54/138.83 = 44.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.54x = 138.83 × 44.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.54x = 6,169.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,169.04/92.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.66

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