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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.53, 91.87 and 54.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.53, 91.87 and 54.38 is: 75.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.53 : 91.87 = 54.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.53/91.87 = 54.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.53x = 91.87 × 54.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.53x = 4,995.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,995.98/66.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.09

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