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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.13, 99.17 and 55.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.13, 99.17 and 55.91 is: 83.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.13 : 99.17 = 55.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.13/99.17 = 55.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.13x = 99.17 × 55.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.13x = 5,544.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,544.59/66.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.84

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