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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.02, 360.03 and 66.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.02, 360.03 and 66.68 is: 100.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.02 : 360.03 = 66.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.02/360.03 = 66.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.02x = 360.03 × 66.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.02x = 24,006.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,006.80/240.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.02

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