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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.96, 139.49 and 32.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.96, 139.49 and 32.14 is: 48.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.96 : 139.49 = 32.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.96/139.49 = 32.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.96x = 139.49 × 32.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.96x = 4,482.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,482.70/92.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.22

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