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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.76, 92.02 and 55.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.76, 92.02 and 55.08 is: 75.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.76 : 92.02 = 55.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.76/92.02 = 55.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.76x = 92.02 × 55.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.76x = 5,068.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,068.46/66.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.92

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