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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.24, 91.40 and 53.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.24, 91.40 and 53.94 is: 74.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.24 : 91.40 = 53.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.24/91.40 = 53.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.24x = 91.40 × 53.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.24x = 4,929.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,929.85/66.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.42

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