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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.92, 92.27 and 55.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.92, 92.27 and 55.08 is: 75.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.92 : 92.27 = 55.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.92/92.27 = 55.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.92x = 92.27 × 55.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.92x = 5,082.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,082.37/66.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.95

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