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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.98, 139.35 and 38.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.98, 139.35 and 38.92 is: 58.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.98 : 139.35 = 38.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.98/139.35 = 38.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.98x = 139.35 × 38.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.98x = 5,423.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,423.50/92.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.33

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