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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.20, 91.28 and 55.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.20, 91.28 and 55.67 is: 76.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.20 : 91.28 = 55.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.20/91.28 = 55.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.20x = 91.28 × 55.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.20x = 5,080.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,080.82/66.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.76

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