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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.78, 92.04 and 56.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.78, 92.04 and 56.45 is: 77.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.78 : 92.04 = 56.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.78/92.04 = 56.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.78x = 92.04 × 56.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.78x = 5,195.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,195.20/66.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.80

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