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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.96, 92.25 and 54.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.96, 92.25 and 54.72 is: 75.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.96 : 92.25 = 54.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.96/92.25 = 54.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.96x = 92.25 × 54.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.96x = 5,047.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,047.92/66.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.39

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