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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.62, 91.98 and 59.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.62, 91.98 and 59.69 is: 82.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.62 : 91.98 = 59.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.62/91.98 = 59.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.62x = 91.98 × 59.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.62x = 5,490.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,490.52/66.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.41

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