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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.90, 139.41 and 38.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.90, 139.41 and 38.82 is: 58.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.90 : 139.41 = 38.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.90/139.41 = 38.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.90x = 139.41 × 38.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.90x = 5,411.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,411.90/92.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.26

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