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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.68, 92 and 40.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.68, 92 and 40.45 is: 55.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.68 : 92 = 40.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.68/92 = 40.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.68x = 92 × 40.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.68x = 3,721.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,721.40/66.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.81

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