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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.86, 139.28 and 38.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.86, 139.28 and 38.74 is: 58.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.86 : 139.28 = 38.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.86/139.28 = 38.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.86x = 139.28 × 38.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.86x = 5,395.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,395.01/92.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.10

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