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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.04, 98.92 and 41.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.04, 98.92 and 41.87 is: 62.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.04 : 98.92 = 41.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.04/98.92 = 41.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.04x = 98.92 × 41.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.04x = 4,141.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,141.92/66.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.72

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