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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.74, 91.90 and 65.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.74, 91.90 and 65.23 is: 89.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.74 : 91.90 = 65.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.74/91.90 = 65.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.74x = 91.90 × 65.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.74x = 5,994.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,994.34/66.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.82

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