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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.72, 92 and 47.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.72, 92 and 47.36 is: 65.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.72 : 92 = 47.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.72/92 = 47.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.72x = 92 × 47.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.72x = 4,357.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,357.12/66.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.30

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