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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.84, 139.25 and 27.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.84, 139.25 and 27.83 is: 41.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.84 : 139.25 = 27.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.84/139.25 = 27.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.84x = 139.25 × 27.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.84x = 3,875.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,875.68/92.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.75

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