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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.78, 92.07 and 49.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.78, 92.07 and 49.26 is: 67.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.78 : 92.07 = 49.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.78/92.07 = 49.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.78x = 92.07 × 49.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.78x = 4,535.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,535.37/66.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.92

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