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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.55, 92.03 and 58.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.55, 92.03 and 58.34 is: 80.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.55 : 92.03 = 58.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.55/92.03 = 58.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.55x = 92.03 × 58.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.55x = 5,368.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,368.97/66.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.68

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