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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66, 98.76 and 50.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66, 98.76 and 50.76 is: 75.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66 : 98.76 = 50.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66/98.76 = 50.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66x = 98.76 × 50.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66x = 5,013.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,013.06/66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.96

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