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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.46, 91.05 and 65.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.46, 91.05 and 65.92 is: 90.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.46 : 91.05 = 65.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.46/91.05 = 65.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.46x = 91.05 × 65.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.46x = 6,002.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,002.02/66.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.31

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