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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.92, 92.34 and 61.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.92, 92.34 and 61.76 is: 85.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.92 : 92.34 = 61.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.92/92.34 = 61.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.92x = 92.34 × 61.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.92x = 5,702.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,702.92/66.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.22

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