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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66, 98.80 and 55.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66, 98.80 and 55.12 is: 82.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66 : 98.80 = 55.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66/98.80 = 55.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66x = 98.80 × 55.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66x = 5,445.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,445.86/66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.51

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