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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.79, 92.04 and 54.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.79, 92.04 and 54.52 is: 75.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.79 : 92.04 = 54.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.79/92.04 = 54.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.79x = 92.04 × 54.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.79x = 5,018.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,018.02/66.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.13

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