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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.24, 91.62 and 65.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.24, 91.62 and 65.61 is: 90.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.24 : 91.62 = 65.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.24/91.62 = 65.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.24x = 91.62 × 65.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.24x = 6,011.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,011.19/66.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.75

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