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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.99, 139.26 and 47.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.99, 139.26 and 47.28 is: 70.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.99 : 139.26 = 47.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.99/139.26 = 47.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.99x = 139.26 × 47.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.99x = 6,584.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,584.21/92.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.81

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