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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.51, 91.62 and 54.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.51, 91.62 and 54.18 is: 74.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.51 : 91.62 = 54.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.51/91.62 = 54.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.51x = 91.62 × 54.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.51x = 4,963.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,963.97/66.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.63

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