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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.58, 138.85 and 28.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.58, 138.85 and 28.44 is: 42.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.58 : 138.85 = 28.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.58/138.85 = 28.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.58x = 138.85 × 28.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.58x = 3,948.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,948.58/92.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.65

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