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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.95, 93.78 and 66.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.95, 93.78 and 66.60 is: 91.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.95 : 93.78 = 66.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.95/93.78 = 66.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.95x = 93.78 × 66.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.95x = 6,245.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,245.75/67.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.92

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