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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.96, 92.38 and 50.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.96, 92.38 and 50.55 is: 69.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.96 : 92.38 = 50.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.96/92.38 = 50.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.96x = 92.38 × 50.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.96x = 4,669.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,669.81/66.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.74

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