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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.83, 92.11 and 47.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.83, 92.11 and 47.39 is: 65.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.83 : 92.11 = 47.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.83/92.11 = 47.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.83x = 92.11 × 47.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.83x = 4,365.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,365.09/66.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.32

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