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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.95, 92.28 and 56.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.95, 92.28 and 56.01 is: 77.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.95 : 92.28 = 56.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.95/92.28 = 56.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.95x = 92.28 × 56.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.95x = 5,168.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,168.60/66.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.21

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