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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.10, 91.14 and 58.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.10, 91.14 and 58.73 is: 80.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.10 : 91.14 = 58.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.10/91.14 = 58.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.10x = 91.14 × 58.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.10x = 5,352.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,352.65/66.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.98

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