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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.71, 92.12 and 59.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.71, 92.12 and 59.42 is: 82.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.71 : 92.12 = 59.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.71/92.12 = 59.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.71x = 92.12 × 59.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.71x = 5,473.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,473.77/66.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.05

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