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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66, 98.97 and 33.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66, 98.97 and 33.47 is: 50.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66 : 98.97 = 33.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66/98.97 = 33.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66x = 98.97 × 33.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66x = 3,312.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312.77/66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.19

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