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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.54, 91.89 and 55.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.54, 91.89 and 55.74 is: 76.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.54 : 91.89 = 55.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.54/91.89 = 55.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.54x = 91.89 × 55.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.54x = 5,121.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,121.95/66.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.98

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