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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.88, 139.26 and 32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.88, 139.26 and 32 is: 47.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.88 : 139.26 = 32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.88/139.26 = 32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.88x = 139.26 × 32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.88x = 4,456.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,456.32/92.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.98

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