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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.75, 139.20 and 47.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.75, 139.20 and 47.11 is: 70.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.75 : 139.20 = 47.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.75/139.20 = 47.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.75x = 139.20 × 47.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.75x = 6,557.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,557.13/92.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.70

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