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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.72, 138.97 and 31.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.72, 138.97 and 31.83 is: 47.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.72 : 138.97 = 31.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.72/138.97 = 31.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.72x = 138.97 × 31.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.72x = 4,423.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,423.42/92.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.71

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