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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.28, 91.33 and 58.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.28, 91.33 and 58.60 is: 80.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.28 : 91.33 = 58.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.28/91.33 = 58.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.28x = 91.33 × 58.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.28x = 5,351.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,351.94/66.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.75

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