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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.84, 91.69 and 66.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.84, 91.69 and 66.26 is: 90.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.84 : 91.69 = 66.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.84/91.69 = 66.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.84x = 91.69 × 66.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.84x = 6,075.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,075.28/66.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.89

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