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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.18, 91.28 and 55.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.18, 91.28 and 55.24 is: 76.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.18 : 91.28 = 55.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.18/91.28 = 55.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.18x = 91.28 × 55.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.18x = 5,042.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,042.31/66.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.19

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