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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66, 98.92 and 41.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66, 98.92 and 41.62 is: 62.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66 : 98.92 = 41.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66/98.92 = 41.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66x = 98.92 × 41.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66x = 4,117.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,117.05/66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.38

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