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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.89, 92.33 and 55.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.89, 92.33 and 55.96 is: 77.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.89 : 92.33 = 55.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.89/92.33 = 55.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.89x = 92.33 × 55.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.89x = 5,166.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,166.79/66.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.24

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