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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.81, 92.12 and 55.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.81, 92.12 and 55.20 is: 76.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.81 : 92.12 = 55.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.81/92.12 = 55.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.81x = 92.12 × 55.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.81x = 5,084.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,084.75/66.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.11

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