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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.82, 92.19 and 49.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.82, 92.19 and 49.36 is: 68.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.82 : 92.19 = 49.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.82/92.19 = 49.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.82x = 92.19 × 49.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.82x = 4,550.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,550.50/66.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.10

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