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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.78, 99.57 and 62.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.78, 99.57 and 62.22 is: 92.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.78 : 99.57 = 62.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.78/99.57 = 62.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.78x = 99.57 × 62.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.78x = 6,195.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,195.25/66.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.77

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