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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.27, 93.60 and 66.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.27, 93.60 and 66.55 is: 91.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.27 : 93.60 = 66.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.27/93.60 = 66.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.27x = 93.60 × 66.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.27x = 6,229.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,229.08/68.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.24

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