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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.78, 139.16 and 31.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.78, 139.16 and 31.91 is: 47.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.78 : 139.16 = 31.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.78/139.16 = 31.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.78x = 139.16 × 31.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.78x = 4,441.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,441.02/92.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.86

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