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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.52, 99.92 and 55.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.52, 99.92 and 55.84 is: 83.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.52 : 99.92 = 55.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.52/99.92 = 55.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.52x = 99.92 × 55.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.52x = 5,579.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,579.53/66.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.88

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