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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.93, 92.34 and 39.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.93, 92.34 and 39.29 is: 54.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.93 : 92.34 = 39.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.93/92.34 = 39.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.93x = 92.34 × 39.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.93x = 3,627.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,627.92/66.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.20

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