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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66, 98.52 and 65.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66, 98.52 and 65.46 is: 97.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66 : 98.52 = 65.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66/98.52 = 65.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66x = 98.52 × 65.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66x = 6,449.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,449.12/66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.71

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