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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.49, 91.82 and 66.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.49, 91.82 and 66.33 is: 91.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.49 : 91.82 = 66.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.49/91.82 = 66.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.49x = 91.82 × 66.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.49x = 6,090.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,090.42/66.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.60

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