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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.91, 139.36 and 24.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.91, 139.36 and 24.44 is: 36.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.91 : 139.36 = 24.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.91/139.36 = 24.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.91x = 139.36 × 24.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.91x = 3,405.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,405.29/92.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.65

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