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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.89, 139.34 and 24.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.89, 139.34 and 24.42 is: 36.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.89 : 139.34 = 24.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.89/139.34 = 24.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.89x = 139.34 × 24.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.89x = 3,401.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,401.86/92.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.62

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