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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.71, 139.10 and 44.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.71, 139.10 and 44.58 is: 66.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.71 : 139.10 = 44.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.71/139.10 = 44.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.71x = 139.10 × 44.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.71x = 6,201.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,201.43/92.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.89

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