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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.22, 91.13 and 59.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.22, 91.13 and 59.27 is: 81.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.22 : 91.13 = 59.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.22/91.13 = 59.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.22x = 91.13 × 59.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.22x = 5,400.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,400.52/66.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.56

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