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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.84, 91.68 and 60.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.84, 91.68 and 60.68 is: 83.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.84 : 91.68 = 60.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.84/91.68 = 60.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.84x = 91.68 × 60.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.84x = 5,563.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,563.14/66.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.23

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