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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.01, 98.96 and 35.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.01, 98.96 and 35.61 is: 53.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.01 : 98.96 = 35.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.01/98.96 = 35.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.01x = 98.96 × 35.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.01x = 3,523.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,523.97/66.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.39

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