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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.58, 91.46 and 54.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.58, 91.46 and 54.26 is: 74.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.58 : 91.46 = 54.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.58/91.46 = 54.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.58x = 91.46 × 54.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.58x = 4,962.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,962.62/66.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.54

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