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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.88, 139.35 and 47.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.88, 139.35 and 47.27 is: 70.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.88 : 139.35 = 47.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.88/139.35 = 47.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.88x = 139.35 × 47.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.88x = 6,587.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,587.07/92.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.92

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