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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.84, 92.28 and 54.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.84, 92.28 and 54.60 is: 75.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.84 : 92.28 = 54.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.84/92.28 = 54.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.84x = 92.28 × 54.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.84x = 5,038.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,038.49/66.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.38

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