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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.61, 91.93 and 55.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.61, 91.93 and 55.68 is: 76.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.61 : 91.93 = 55.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.61/91.93 = 55.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.61x = 91.93 × 55.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.61x = 5,117.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,117.92/66.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.83

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