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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.78, 139.18 and 31.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.78, 139.18 and 31.88 is: 47.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.78 : 139.18 = 31.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.78/139.18 = 31.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.78x = 139.18 × 31.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.78x = 4,437.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,437.33/92.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.83

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