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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.28, 91.08 and 55.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.28, 91.08 and 55.35 is: 76.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.28 : 91.08 = 55.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.28/91.08 = 55.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.28x = 91.08 × 55.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.28x = 5,041.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,041.26/66.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.06

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