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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.84, 92.32 and 49.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.84, 92.32 and 49.42 is: 68.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.84 : 92.32 = 49.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.84/92.32 = 49.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.84x = 92.32 × 49.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.84x = 4,562.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,562.45/66.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.26

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