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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.89, 92.52 and 55.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.89, 92.52 and 55.95 is: 77.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.89 : 92.52 = 55.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.89/92.52 = 55.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.89x = 92.52 × 55.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.89x = 5,176.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,176.49/66.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.39

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