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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.14, 91.35 and 59.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.14, 91.35 and 59.99 is: 82.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.14 : 91.35 = 59.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.14/91.35 = 59.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.14x = 91.35 × 59.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.14x = 5,479.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,479.79/66.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.86

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