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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.44, 92.34 and 65.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.44, 92.34 and 65.92 is: 91.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.44 : 92.34 = 65.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.44/92.34 = 65.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.44x = 92.34 × 65.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.44x = 6,087.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,087.05/66.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.62

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