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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.06, 90.98 and 58.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.06, 90.98 and 58.28 is: 80.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.06 : 90.98 = 58.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.06/90.98 = 58.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.06x = 90.98 × 58.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.06x = 5,302.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,302.31/66.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.27

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