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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.06, 91.08 and 54.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.06, 91.08 and 54.45 is: 75.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.06 : 91.08 = 54.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.06/91.08 = 54.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.06x = 91.08 × 54.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.06x = 4,959.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,959.31/66.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.07

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