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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.72, 139.08 and 28.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.72, 139.08 and 28.59 is: 42.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.72 : 139.08 = 28.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.72/139.08 = 28.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.72x = 139.08 × 28.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.72x = 3,976.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,976.82/92.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.89

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