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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.89, 139.33 and 32.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.89, 139.33 and 32.02 is: 48.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.89 : 139.33 = 32.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.89/139.33 = 32.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.89x = 139.33 × 32.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.89x = 4,460.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,460.92/92.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.02

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