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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.06, 98.91 and 54.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.06, 98.91 and 54.69 is: 81.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.06 : 98.91 = 54.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.06/98.91 = 54.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.06x = 98.91 × 54.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.06x = 5,409.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,409.39/66.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.89

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