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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.84, 139.30 and 32.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.84, 139.30 and 32.01 is: 48.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.84 : 139.30 = 32.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.84/139.30 = 32.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.84x = 139.30 × 32.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.84x = 4,458.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,458.99/92.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.03

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