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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.62, 138.81 and 43.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.62, 138.81 and 43.80 is: 65.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.62 : 138.81 = 43.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.62/138.81 = 43.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.62x = 138.81 × 43.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.62x = 6,080.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,080.01/92.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.65

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