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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.11, 91.31 and 58.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.11, 91.31 and 58.35 is: 80.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.11 : 91.31 = 58.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.11/91.31 = 58.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.11x = 91.31 × 58.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.11x = 5,327.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,327.65/66.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.59

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