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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66, 98.40 and 61.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66, 98.40 and 61.92 is: 92.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66 : 98.40 = 61.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66/98.40 = 61.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66x = 98.40 × 61.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66x = 6,092.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,092.93/66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.32

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