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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.72, 92.04 and 47.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.72, 92.04 and 47.28 is: 65.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.72 : 92.04 = 47.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.72/92.04 = 47.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.72x = 92.04 × 47.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.72x = 4,351.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,351.65/66.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.22

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