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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.60, 138.89 and 24.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.60, 138.89 and 24.12 is: 36.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.60 : 138.89 = 24.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.60/138.89 = 24.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.60x = 138.89 × 24.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.60x = 3,350.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,350.03/92.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.18

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