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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.74, 92.12 and 54.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.74, 92.12 and 54.45 is: 75.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.74 : 92.12 = 54.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.74/92.12 = 54.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.74x = 92.12 × 54.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.74x = 5,015.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,015.66/66.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.16

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