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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.69, 92.07 and 58.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.69, 92.07 and 58.59 is: 80.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.69 : 92.07 = 58.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.69/92.07 = 58.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.69x = 92.07 × 58.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.69x = 5,394.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,394.38/66.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.89

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