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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.36, 90.93 and 65.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.36, 90.93 and 65.73 is: 90.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.36 : 90.93 = 65.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.36/90.93 = 65.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.36x = 90.93 × 65.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.36x = 5,976.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,976.83/66.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.07

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