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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.77, 92.17 and 65.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.77, 92.17 and 65.42 is: 90.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.77 : 92.17 = 65.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.77/92.17 = 65.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.77x = 92.17 × 65.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.77x = 6,029.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,029.76/66.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.31

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