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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.65, 138.72 and 49.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.65, 138.72 and 49.22 is: 73.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.65 : 138.72 = 49.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.65/138.72 = 49.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.65x = 138.72 × 49.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.65x = 6,828.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,828.15/92.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.70

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