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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.78, 92.16 and 54.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.78, 92.16 and 54.51 is: 75.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.78 : 92.16 = 54.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.78/92.16 = 54.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.78x = 92.16 × 54.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.78x = 5,023.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,023.64/66.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.23

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