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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.76, 92.06 and 58.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.76, 92.06 and 58.01 is: 80.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.76 : 92.06 = 58.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.76/92.06 = 58.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.76x = 92.06 × 58.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.76x = 5,340.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,340.43/66.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.00

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