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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.56, 91.68 and 54.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.56, 91.68 and 54.88 is: 75.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.56 : 91.68 = 54.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.56/91.68 = 54.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.56x = 91.68 × 54.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.56x = 5,031.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,031.40/66.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.59

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