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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66, 91.20 and 60.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66, 91.20 and 60.16 is: 83.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66 : 91.20 = 60.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66/91.20 = 60.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66x = 91.20 × 60.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66x = 5,486.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,486.59/66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.13

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