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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.97, 139.42 and 38.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.97, 139.42 and 38.83 is: 58.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.97 : 139.42 = 38.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.97/139.42 = 38.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.97x = 139.42 × 38.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.97x = 5,413.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,413.68/92.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.23

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