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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.95, 92.33 and 43.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.95, 92.33 and 43.61 is: 60.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.95 : 92.33 = 43.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.95/92.33 = 43.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.95x = 92.33 × 43.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.95x = 4,026.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,026.29/66.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.14

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