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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.79, 139.22 and 44.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.79, 139.22 and 44.69 is: 67.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.79 : 139.22 = 44.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.79/139.22 = 44.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.79x = 139.22 × 44.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.79x = 6,221.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,221.74/92.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.05

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