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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.53, 91.80 and 38.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.53, 91.80 and 38.91 is: 53.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.53 : 91.80 = 38.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.53/91.80 = 38.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.53x = 91.80 × 38.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.53x = 3,571.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,571.66/66.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.68

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