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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.54, 99.93 and 55.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.54, 99.93 and 55.86 is: 83.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.54 : 99.93 = 55.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.54/99.93 = 55.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.54x = 99.93 × 55.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.54x = 5,582.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,582.09/66.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.89

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