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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.61, 92.05 and 54.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.61, 92.05 and 54.31 is: 75.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.61 : 92.05 = 54.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.61/92.05 = 54.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.61x = 92.05 × 54.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.61x = 4,999.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,999.24/66.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.05

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