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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.96, 139.43 and 28.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.96, 139.43 and 28.83 is: 43.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.96 : 139.43 = 28.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.96/139.43 = 28.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.96x = 139.43 × 28.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.96x = 4,019.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,019.84/92.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.25

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