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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.24, 91.20 and 58.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.24, 91.20 and 58.35 is: 80.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.24 : 91.20 = 58.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.24/91.20 = 58.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.24x = 91.20 × 58.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.24x = 5,321.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,321.52/66.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.34

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