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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.34, 91.42 and 59.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.34, 91.42 and 59.37 is: 81.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.34 : 91.42 = 59.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.34/91.42 = 59.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.34x = 91.42 × 59.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.34x = 5,427.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,427.61/66.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.81

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