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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.82, 92.18 and 49.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.82, 92.18 and 49.31 is: 68.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.82 : 92.18 = 49.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.82/92.18 = 49.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.82x = 92.18 × 49.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.82x = 4,545.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,545.40/66.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.02

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