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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.18, 91.22 and 55.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.18, 91.22 and 55.92 is: 77.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.18 : 91.22 = 55.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.18/91.22 = 55.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.18x = 91.22 × 55.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.18x = 5,101.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,101.02/66.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.08

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