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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.14, 91.19 and 53.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.14, 91.19 and 53.04 is: 73.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.14 : 91.19 = 53.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.14/91.19 = 53.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.14x = 91.19 × 53.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.14x = 4,836.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,836.72/66.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.13

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