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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.61, 138.71 and 46.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.61, 138.71 and 46.91 is: 70.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.61 : 138.71 = 46.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.61/138.71 = 46.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.61x = 138.71 × 46.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.61x = 6,507.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,507.35/92.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.27

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