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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.76, 92.14 and 40.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.76, 92.14 and 40.90 is: 56.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.76 : 92.14 = 40.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.76/92.14 = 40.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.76x = 92.14 × 40.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.76x = 3,768.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,768.53/66.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.45

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