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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.32, 91.32 and 59.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.32, 91.32 and 59.04 is: 81.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.32 : 91.32 = 59.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.32/91.32 = 59.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.32x = 91.32 × 59.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.32x = 5,391.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,391.53/66.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.30

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