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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.44, 91.24 and 59.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.44, 91.24 and 59.96 is: 82.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.44 : 91.24 = 59.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.44/91.24 = 59.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.44x = 91.24 × 59.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.44x = 5,470.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,470.75/66.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.34

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