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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.94, 139.36 and 38.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.94, 139.36 and 38.80 is: 58.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.94 : 139.36 = 38.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.94/139.36 = 38.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.94x = 139.36 × 38.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.94x = 5,407.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,407.17/92.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.18

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