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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66, 98.91 and 35.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66, 98.91 and 35.58 is: 53.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66 : 98.91 = 35.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66/98.91 = 35.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66x = 98.91 × 35.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66x = 3,519.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,519.22/66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.32

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