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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.99, 92.38 and 62.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.99, 92.38 and 62.14 is: 85.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.99 : 92.38 = 62.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.99/92.38 = 62.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.99x = 92.38 × 62.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.99x = 5,740.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,740.49/66.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.69

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