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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.89, 91.94 and 59.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.89, 91.94 and 59.08 is: 81.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.89 : 91.94 = 59.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.89/91.94 = 59.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.89x = 91.94 × 59.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.89x = 5,431.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,431.36/66.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.20

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