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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.88, 92.08 and 47.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.88, 92.08 and 47.44 is: 65.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.88 : 92.08 = 47.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.88/92.08 = 47.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.88x = 92.08 × 47.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.88x = 4,368.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,368.28/66.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.32

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