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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.71, 92.05 and 39.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.71, 92.05 and 39.06 is: 53.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.71 : 92.05 = 39.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.71/92.05 = 39.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.71x = 92.05 × 39.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.71x = 3,595.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,595.38/66.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.89

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