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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.20, 91.30 and 58.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.20, 91.30 and 58.44 is: 80.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.20 : 91.30 = 58.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.20/91.30 = 58.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.20x = 91.30 × 58.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.20x = 5,335.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,335.12/66.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.59

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