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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.77, 139.12 and 41.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.77, 139.12 and 41.39 is: 62.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.77 : 139.12 = 41.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.77/139.12 = 41.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.77x = 139.12 × 41.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.77x = 5,757.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,757.90/92.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.07

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