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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.33, 91.26 and 58.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.33, 91.26 and 58.50 is: 80.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.33 : 91.26 = 58.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.33/91.26 = 58.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.33x = 91.26 × 58.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.33x = 5,338.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,338.71/66.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.49

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