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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.83, 92.26 and 57.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.83, 92.26 and 57.71 is: 79.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.83 : 92.26 = 57.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.83/92.26 = 57.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.83x = 92.26 × 57.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.83x = 5,324.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,324.79/66.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.68

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