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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.62, 138.97 and 44.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.62, 138.97 and 44.54 is: 66.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.62 : 138.97 = 44.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.62/138.97 = 44.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.62x = 138.97 × 44.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.62x = 6,189.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,189.72/92.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.83

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