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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.60, 138.83 and 34.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.60, 138.83 and 34.82 is: 52.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.60 : 138.83 = 34.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.60/138.83 = 34.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.60x = 138.83 × 34.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.60x = 4,834.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,834.06/92.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.20

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