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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.88, 92 and 62.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.88, 92 and 62.56 is: 86.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.88 : 92 = 62.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.88/92 = 62.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.88x = 92 × 62.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.88x = 5,755.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,755.52/66.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.06

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