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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.92, 92.36 and 37.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.92, 92.36 and 37.81 is: 52.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.92 : 92.36 = 37.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.92/92.36 = 37.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.92x = 92.36 × 37.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.92x = 3,492.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,492.13/66.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.18

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