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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.65, 138.92 and 31.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.65, 138.92 and 31.76 is: 47.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.65 : 138.92 = 31.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.65/138.92 = 31.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.65x = 138.92 × 31.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.65x = 4,411.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,411.48/92.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.62

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