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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.91, 139.41 and 38.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.91, 139.41 and 38.05 is: 57.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.91 : 139.41 = 38.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.91/139.41 = 38.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.91x = 139.41 × 38.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.91x = 5,304.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,304.55/92.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.10

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