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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.10, 91.17 and 55.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.10, 91.17 and 55.18 is: 76.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.10 : 91.17 = 55.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.10/91.17 = 55.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.10x = 91.17 × 55.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.10x = 5,030.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,030.76/66.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.11

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