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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.59, 138.79 and 46.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.59, 138.79 and 46.89 is: 70.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.59 : 138.79 = 46.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.59/138.79 = 46.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.59x = 138.79 × 46.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.59x = 6,507.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,507.99/92.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.29

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