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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.93, 139.37 and 38.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.93, 139.37 and 38.81 is: 58.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.93 : 139.37 = 38.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.93/139.37 = 38.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.93x = 139.37 × 38.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.93x = 5,409.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,409.32/92.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.21

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