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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.33, 91.53 and 59.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.33, 91.53 and 59.04 is: 81.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.33 : 91.53 = 59.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.33/91.53 = 59.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.33x = 91.53 × 59.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.33x = 5,403.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,403.93/66.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.47

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