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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.83, 92.45 and 55.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.83, 92.45 and 55.88 is: 77.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.83 : 92.45 = 55.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.83/92.45 = 55.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.83x = 92.45 × 55.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.83x = 5,165.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,165.83/66.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.30

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