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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.12, 91.22 and 58.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.12, 91.22 and 58.82 is: 81.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.12 : 91.22 = 58.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.12/91.22 = 58.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.12x = 91.22 × 58.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.12x = 5,364.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,364.81/66.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.14

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