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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.17, 91.31 and 38.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.17, 91.31 and 38.54 is: 53.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.17 : 91.31 = 38.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.17/91.31 = 38.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.17x = 91.31 × 38.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.17x = 3,519.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,519.12/66.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.18

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