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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.48, 91.62 and 54.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.48, 91.62 and 54.66 is: 75.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.48 : 91.62 = 54.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.48/91.62 = 54.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.48x = 91.62 × 54.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.48x = 5,007.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,007.95/66.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.33

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