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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.24, 91.48 and 58.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.24, 91.48 and 58.06 is: 80.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.24 : 91.48 = 58.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.24/91.48 = 58.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.24x = 91.48 × 58.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.24x = 5,311.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,311.33/66.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.18

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