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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.91, 139.40 and 47.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.91, 139.40 and 47.27 is: 70.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.91 : 139.40 = 47.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.91/139.40 = 47.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.91x = 139.40 × 47.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.91x = 6,589.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,589.73/92.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.92

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