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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.69, 92.04 and 39.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.69, 92.04 and 39.07 is: 53.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.69 : 92.04 = 39.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.69/92.04 = 39.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.69x = 92.04 × 39.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.69x = 3,595.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,595.77/66.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.92

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