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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.79, 139.10 and 47.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.79, 139.10 and 47.07 is: 70.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.79 : 139.10 = 47.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.79/139.10 = 47.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.79x = 139.10 × 47.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.79x = 6,547.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,547.20/92.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.56

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