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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66, 98.94 and 25.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66, 98.94 and 25.40 is: 38.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66 : 98.94 = 25.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66/98.94 = 25.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66x = 98.94 × 25.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66x = 2,512.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,512.58/66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.07

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