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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.88, 139.19 and 44.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.88, 139.19 and 44.69 is: 66.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.88 : 139.19 = 44.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.88/139.19 = 44.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.88x = 139.19 × 44.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.88x = 6,219.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,219.48/92.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.96

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