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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.64, 92 and 42.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.64, 92 and 42.12 is: 58.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.64 : 92 = 42.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.64/92 = 42.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.64x = 92 × 42.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.64x = 3,875.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,875.04/66.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.15

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