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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.78, 92 and 64.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.78, 92 and 64.10 is: 88.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.78 : 92 = 64.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.78/92 = 64.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.78x = 92 × 64.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.78x = 5,897.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,897.20/66.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.31

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