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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.30, 91.67 and 58.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.30, 91.67 and 58.50 is: 80.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.30 : 91.67 = 58.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.30/91.67 = 58.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.30x = 91.67 × 58.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.30x = 5,362.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,362.40/66.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.88

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