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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.93, 139.41 and 30.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.93, 139.41 and 30.39 is: 45.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.93 : 139.41 = 30.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.93/139.41 = 30.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.93x = 139.41 × 30.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.93x = 4,236.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,236.67/92.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.59

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