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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.58, 138.69 and 44.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.58, 138.69 and 44.34 is: 66.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.58 : 138.69 = 44.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.58/138.69 = 44.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.58x = 138.69 × 44.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.58x = 6,149.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,149.51/92.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.42

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