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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.94, 92.38 and 45.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.94, 92.38 and 45.12 is: 62.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.94 : 92.38 = 45.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.94/92.38 = 45.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.94x = 92.38 × 45.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.94x = 4,168.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,168.16/66.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.27

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