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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.08, 91.08 and 53.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.08, 91.08 and 53.66 is: 73.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.08 : 91.08 = 53.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.08/91.08 = 53.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.08x = 91.08 × 53.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.08x = 4,886.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,886.90/66.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.96

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