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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.91, 139.28 and 38.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.91, 139.28 and 38.06 is: 57.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.91 : 139.28 = 38.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.91/139.28 = 38.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.91x = 139.28 × 38.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.91x = 5,300.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,300.11/92.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.05

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