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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.83, 91.73 and 58.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.83, 91.73 and 58.62 is: 80.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.83 : 91.73 = 58.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.83/91.73 = 58.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.83x = 91.73 × 58.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.83x = 5,377.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,377.70/66.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.47

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