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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.71, 138.97 and 38.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.71, 138.97 and 38.58 is: 57.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.71 : 138.97 = 38.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.71/138.97 = 38.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.71x = 138.97 × 38.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.71x = 5,361.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,361.46/92.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.83

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