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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.93, 139.40 and 47.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.93, 139.40 and 47.22 is: 70.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.93 : 139.40 = 47.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.93/139.40 = 47.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.93x = 139.40 × 47.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.93x = 6,581.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,581.53/92.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.82

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