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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.12, 91.18 and 56.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.12, 91.18 and 56.90 is: 78.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.12 : 91.18 = 56.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.12/91.18 = 56.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.12x = 91.18 × 56.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.12x = 5,188.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,188.60/66.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.47

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