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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.83, 92.86 and 66.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.83, 92.86 and 66.12 is: 91.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.83 : 92.86 = 66.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.83/92.86 = 66.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.83x = 92.86 × 66.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.83x = 6,139.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,139.39/66.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.87

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