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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.78, 92.12 and 48.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.78, 92.12 and 48.33 is: 66.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.78 : 92.12 = 48.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.78/92.12 = 48.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.78x = 92.12 × 48.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.78x = 4,452.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,452.16/66.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.67

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