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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.12, 91.30 and 53.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.12, 91.30 and 53.96 is: 74.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.12 : 91.30 = 53.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.12/91.30 = 53.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.12x = 91.30 × 53.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.12x = 4,926.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,926.55/66.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.51

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