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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.68, 91.84 and 54.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.68, 91.84 and 54.96 is: 75.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.68 : 91.84 = 54.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.68/91.84 = 54.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.68x = 91.84 × 54.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.68x = 5,047.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,047.53/66.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.70

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