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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.56, 91.96 and 60.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.56, 91.96 and 60.38 is: 83.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.56 : 91.96 = 60.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.56/91.96 = 60.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.56x = 91.96 × 60.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.56x = 5,552.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,552.54/66.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.42

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