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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.58, 138.90 and 31.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.58, 138.90 and 31.72 is: 47.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.58 : 138.90 = 31.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.58/138.90 = 31.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.58x = 138.90 × 31.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.58x = 4,405.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,405.91/92.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.59

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