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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66, 90.78 and 63.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66, 90.78 and 63.02 is: 86.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66 : 90.78 = 63.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66/90.78 = 63.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66x = 90.78 × 63.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66x = 5,720.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,720.96/66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.68

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