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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.40, 91.60 and 58.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.40, 91.60 and 58.20 is: 80.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.40 : 91.60 = 58.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.40/91.60 = 58.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.40x = 91.60 × 58.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.40x = 5,331.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,331.12/66.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.29

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