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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66, 90.90 and 56.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66, 90.90 and 56.78 is: 78.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66 : 90.90 = 56.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66/90.90 = 56.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66x = 90.90 × 56.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66x = 5,161.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,161.30/66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.20

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