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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.82, 90.94 and 66.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.82, 90.94 and 66.54 is: 90.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.82 : 90.94 = 66.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.82/90.94 = 66.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.82x = 90.94 × 66.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.82x = 6,051.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,051.15/66.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.56

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