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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.72, 138.96 and 44.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.72, 138.96 and 44.60 is: 66.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.72 : 138.96 = 44.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.72/138.96 = 44.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.72x = 138.96 × 44.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.72x = 6,197.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,197.62/92.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.84

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