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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.81, 139.22 and 38.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.81, 139.22 and 38.71 is: 58.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.81 : 139.22 = 38.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.81/139.22 = 38.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.81x = 139.22 × 38.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.81x = 5,389.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,389.21/92.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.07

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