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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.01, 90.96 and 61.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.01, 90.96 and 61.55 is: 84.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.01 : 90.96 = 61.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.01/90.96 = 61.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.01x = 90.96 × 61.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.01x = 5,598.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,598.59/66.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.81

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