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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.76, 91.99 and 43.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.76, 91.99 and 43.42 is: 59.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.76 : 91.99 = 43.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.76/91.99 = 43.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.76x = 91.99 × 43.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.76x = 3,993.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,993.53/66.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.82

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