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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.23, 91.33 and 53.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.23, 91.33 and 53.93 is: 74.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.23 : 91.33 = 53.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.23/91.33 = 53.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.23x = 91.33 × 53.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.23x = 4,925.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,925.52/66.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.37

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