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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.89, 139.33 and 41.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.89, 139.33 and 41.52 is: 62.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.89 : 139.33 = 41.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.89/139.33 = 41.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.89x = 139.33 × 41.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.89x = 5,784.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,784.88/92.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.28

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