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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.17, 91.20 and 54.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.17, 91.20 and 54.98 is: 75.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.17 : 91.20 = 54.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.17/91.20 = 54.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.17x = 91.20 × 54.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.17x = 5,013.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,013.72/66.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.78

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