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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.54, 407.32 and 66.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.54, 407.32 and 66.11 is: 99.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.54 : 407.32 = 66.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.54/407.32 = 66.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.54x = 407.32 × 66.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.54x = 26,927.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,927.59/271.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.17

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