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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.03, 91.11 and 38.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.03, 91.11 and 38.40 is: 52.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.03 : 91.11 = 38.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.03/91.11 = 38.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.03x = 91.11 × 38.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.03x = 3,498.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,498.62/66.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.99

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