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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.98, 139.47 and 47.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.98, 139.47 and 47.32 is: 70.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.98 : 139.47 = 47.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.98/139.47 = 47.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.98x = 139.47 × 47.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.98x = 6,599.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,599.72/92.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.98

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