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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.96, 92.28 and 65.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.96, 92.28 and 65.79 is: 90.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.96 : 92.28 = 65.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.96/92.28 = 65.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.96x = 92.28 × 65.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.96x = 6,071.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,071.10/66.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.67

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