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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.88, 92.17 and 49.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.88, 92.17 and 49.36 is: 68.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.88 : 92.17 = 49.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.88/92.17 = 49.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.88x = 92.17 × 49.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.88x = 4,549.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,549.51/66.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.02

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