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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.92, 91.88 and 65.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.92, 91.88 and 65.90 is: 90.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.92 : 91.88 = 65.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.92/91.88 = 65.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.92x = 91.88 × 65.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.92x = 6,054.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,054.10/66.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.47

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