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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.19, 91.26 and 54.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.19, 91.26 and 54.40 is: 75.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.19 : 91.26 = 54.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.19/91.26 = 54.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.19x = 91.26 × 54.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.19x = 4,964.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,964.54/66.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.00

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