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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.64, 91.84 and 54.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.64, 91.84 and 54.32 is: 74.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.64 : 91.84 = 54.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.64/91.84 = 54.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.64x = 91.84 × 54.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.64x = 4,988.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,988.75/66.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.86

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