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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.84, 139.25 and 47.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.84, 139.25 and 47.21 is: 70.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.84 : 139.25 = 47.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.84/139.25 = 47.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.84x = 139.25 × 47.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.84x = 6,573.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,573.06/92.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.80

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