Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66, 99 and 28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 66, 99 and 28 is: 42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66 : 99 = 28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66/99 = 28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66x = 99 × 28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66x = 2,772 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,772/66 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42
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