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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.65, 91.74 and 58.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.65, 91.74 and 58.01 is: 79.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.65 : 91.74 = 58.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.65/91.74 = 58.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.65x = 91.74 × 58.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.65x = 5,321.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,321.38/66.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.85

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