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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.94, 92.30 and 50.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.94, 92.30 and 50.60 is: 69.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.94 : 92.30 = 50.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.94/92.30 = 50.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.94x = 92.30 × 50.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.94x = 4,670.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,670.38/66.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.77

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