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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.46, 91.71 and 58.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.46, 91.71 and 58.26 is: 80.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.46 : 91.71 = 58.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.46/91.71 = 58.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.46x = 91.71 × 58.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.46x = 5,342.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,342.71/66.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.40

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