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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.76, 92.12 and 58.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.76, 92.12 and 58.64 is: 80.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.76 : 92.12 = 58.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.76/92.12 = 58.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.76x = 92.12 × 58.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.76x = 5,401.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,401.92/66.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.92

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