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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.83, 139.27 and 35.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.83, 139.27 and 35.06 is: 52.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.83 : 139.27 = 35.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.83/139.27 = 35.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.83x = 139.27 × 35.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.83x = 4,882.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,882.81/92.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.60

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