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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.77, 92.11 and 59.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.77, 92.11 and 59.38 is: 81.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.77 : 92.11 = 59.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.77/92.11 = 59.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.77x = 92.11 × 59.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.77x = 5,469.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,469.49/66.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.92

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