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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.95, 139.42 and 32.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.95, 139.42 and 32.06 is: 48.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.95 : 139.42 = 32.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.95/139.42 = 32.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.95x = 139.42 × 32.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.95x = 4,470.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,470.49/92.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.10

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