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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.28, 91.62 and 65.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.28, 91.62 and 65.80 is: 90.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.28 : 91.62 = 65.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.28/91.62 = 65.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.28x = 91.62 × 65.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.28x = 6,028.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,028.60/66.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.96

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