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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.91, 139.38 and 41.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.91, 139.38 and 41.55 is: 62.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.91 : 139.38 = 41.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.91/139.38 = 41.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.91x = 139.38 × 41.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.91x = 5,791.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,791.24/92.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.33

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