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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.92, 92.78 and 65.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.92, 92.78 and 65.60 is: 90.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.92 : 92.78 = 65.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.92/92.78 = 65.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.92x = 92.78 × 65.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.92x = 6,086.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,086.37/66.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.95

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