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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.93, 92.32 and 50.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.93, 92.32 and 50.52 is: 69.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.93 : 92.32 = 50.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.93/92.32 = 50.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.93x = 92.32 × 50.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.93x = 4,664.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,664.51/66.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.70

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