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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.16, 90.91 and 55.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.16, 90.91 and 55.22 is: 75.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.16 : 90.91 = 55.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.16/90.91 = 55.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.16x = 90.91 × 55.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.16x = 5,020.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,020.42/66.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.89

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