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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.59, 138.90 and 38.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.59, 138.90 and 38.49 is: 57.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.59 : 138.90 = 38.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.59/138.90 = 38.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.59x = 138.90 × 38.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.59x = 5,345.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,345.88/92.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.74

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