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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66, 98.96 and 58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66, 98.96 and 58 is: 86.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66 : 98.96 = 58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66/98.96 = 58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66x = 98.96 × 58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66x = 5,739.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,739.68/66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.96

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