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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.93, 92.37 and 55.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.93, 92.37 and 55.27 is: 76.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.93 : 92.37 = 55.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.93/92.37 = 55.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.93x = 92.37 × 55.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.93x = 5,104.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,104.55/66.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.27

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