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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66, 98.94 and 37.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66, 98.94 and 37.08 is: 55.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66 : 98.94 = 37.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66/98.94 = 37.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66x = 98.94 × 37.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66x = 3,668.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,668.70/66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.59

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