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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.33, 91.46 and 59.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.33, 91.46 and 59.32 is: 81.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.33 : 91.46 = 59.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.33/91.46 = 59.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.33x = 91.46 × 59.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.33x = 5,425.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,425.67/66.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.80

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