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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.52, 91.97 and 54.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.52, 91.97 and 54.37 is: 75.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.52 : 91.97 = 54.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.52/91.97 = 54.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.52x = 91.97 × 54.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.52x = 5,000.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,000.41/66.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.17

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