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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.96, 91.89 and 60.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.96, 91.89 and 60.08 is: 82.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.96 : 91.89 = 60.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.96/91.89 = 60.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.96x = 91.89 × 60.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.96x = 5,520.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,520.29/66.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.44

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