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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.85, 92.19 and 55.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.85, 92.19 and 55.18 is: 76.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.85 : 92.19 = 55.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.85/92.19 = 55.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.85x = 92.19 × 55.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.85x = 5,087.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,087.06/66.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.10

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