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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.74, 139.20 and 47.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.74, 139.20 and 47.12 is: 70.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.74 : 139.20 = 47.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.74/139.20 = 47.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.74x = 139.20 × 47.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.74x = 6,558.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,558.87/92.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.72

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