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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.78, 139.10 and 44.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.78, 139.10 and 44.62 is: 66.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.78 : 139.10 = 44.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.78/139.10 = 44.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.78x = 139.10 × 44.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.78x = 6,206.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,206.64/92.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.90

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