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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.99, 92.45 and 54.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.99, 92.45 and 54.67 is: 75.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.99 : 92.45 = 54.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.99/92.45 = 54.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.99x = 92.45 × 54.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.99x = 5,054.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,054.24/66.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.45

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