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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.48, 99.63 and 56.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.48, 99.63 and 56.91 is: 85.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.48 : 99.63 = 56.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.48/99.63 = 56.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.48x = 99.63 × 56.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.48x = 5,669.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,669.94/66.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.29

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