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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66, 90.87 and 59.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66, 90.87 and 59.07 is: 81.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66 : 90.87 = 59.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66/90.87 = 59.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66x = 90.87 × 59.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66x = 5,367.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,367.69/66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.33

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