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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.91, 139.26 and 49.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.91, 139.26 and 49.59 is: 74.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.91 : 139.26 = 49.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.91/139.26 = 49.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.91x = 139.26 × 49.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.91x = 6,905.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,905.90/92.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.33

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