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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.79, 138.96 and 46.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.79, 138.96 and 46.98 is: 70.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.79 : 138.96 = 46.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.79/138.96 = 46.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.79x = 138.96 × 46.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.79x = 6,528.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,528.34/92.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.36

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