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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.01, 98.82 and 41.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.01, 98.82 and 41.89 is: 62.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.01 : 98.82 = 41.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.01/98.82 = 41.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.01x = 98.82 × 41.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.01x = 4,139.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,139.57/66.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.71

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