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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.26, 91.36 and 59.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.26, 91.36 and 59.70 is: 82.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.26 : 91.36 = 59.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.26/91.36 = 59.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.26x = 91.36 × 59.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.26x = 5,454.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,454.19/66.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.32

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