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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.75, 138.90 and 49.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.75, 138.90 and 49.46 is: 74.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.75 : 138.90 = 49.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.75/138.90 = 49.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.75x = 138.90 × 49.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.75x = 6,869.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,869.99/92.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.07

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