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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.66, 138.93 and 44.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.66, 138.93 and 44.50 is: 66.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.66 : 138.93 = 44.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.66/138.93 = 44.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.66x = 138.93 × 44.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.66x = 6,182.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,182.39/92.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.72

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