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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.30, 91.26 and 59.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.30, 91.26 and 59.28 is: 81.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.30 : 91.26 = 59.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.30/91.26 = 59.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.30x = 91.26 × 59.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.30x = 5,409.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,409.89/66.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.60

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