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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.22, 91.17 and 54.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.22, 91.17 and 54.52 is: 75.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.22 : 91.17 = 54.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.22/91.17 = 54.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.22x = 91.17 × 54.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.22x = 4,970.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,970.88/66.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.07

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