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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.90, 139.27 and 35.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.90, 139.27 and 35.11 is: 52.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.90 : 139.27 = 35.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.90/139.27 = 35.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.90x = 139.27 × 35.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.90x = 4,890.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,890.49/92.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.64

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