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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.90, 92.24 and 55.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.90, 92.24 and 55.23 is: 76.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.90 : 92.24 = 55.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.90/92.24 = 55.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.90x = 92.24 × 55.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.90x = 5,094.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,094.42/66.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.15

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