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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.71, 138.84 and 49.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.71, 138.84 and 49.42 is: 74.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.71 : 138.84 = 49.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.71/138.84 = 49.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.71x = 138.84 × 49.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.71x = 6,861.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,861.47/92.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.01

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