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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.08, 91.14 and 50.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.08, 91.14 and 50.54 is: 69.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.08 : 91.14 = 50.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.08/91.14 = 50.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.08x = 91.14 × 50.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.08x = 4,605.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,605.76/66.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.71

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