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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.95, 139.43 and 44.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.95, 139.43 and 44.87 is: 67.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.95 : 139.43 = 44.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.95/139.43 = 44.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.95x = 139.43 × 44.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.95x = 6,255.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,255.64/92.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.30

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