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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.96, 92.34 and 41.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.96, 92.34 and 41.10 is: 56.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.96 : 92.34 = 41.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.96/92.34 = 41.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.96x = 92.34 × 41.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.96x = 3,795.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,795.17/66.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.68

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