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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.66, 138.87 and 38.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.66, 138.87 and 38.59 is: 57.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.66 : 138.87 = 38.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.66/138.87 = 38.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.66x = 138.87 × 38.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.66x = 5,358.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,358.65/92.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.83

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