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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.22, 91.48 and 53.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.22, 91.48 and 53.16 is: 73.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.22 : 91.48 = 53.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.22/91.48 = 53.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.22x = 91.48 × 53.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.22x = 4,863.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,863.08/66.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.44

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