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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.96, 139.49 and 38.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.96, 139.49 and 38.89 is: 58.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.96 : 139.49 = 38.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.96/139.49 = 38.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.96x = 139.49 × 38.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.96x = 5,424.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,424.77/92.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.36

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