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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.66, 98.46 and 39.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.66, 98.46 and 39.96 is: 59.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.66 : 98.46 = 39.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.66/98.46 = 39.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.66x = 98.46 × 39.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.66x = 3,934.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,934.46/65.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.93

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