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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.78, 114.34 and 66.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.78, 114.34 and 66.62 is: 92.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.78 : 114.34 = 66.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.78/114.34 = 66.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.78x = 114.34 × 66.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.78x = 7,617.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,617.33/82.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.02

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