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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.61, 91.28 and 65.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.61, 91.28 and 65.76 is: 90.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.61 : 91.28 = 65.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.61/91.28 = 65.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.61x = 91.28 × 65.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.61x = 6,002.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,002.57/66.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.12

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