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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.75, 92.01 and 58.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.75, 92.01 and 58.55 is: 80.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.75 : 92.01 = 58.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.75/92.01 = 58.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.75x = 92.01 × 58.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.75x = 5,386.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,386.73/66.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.70

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