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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.05, 98.97 and 35.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.05, 98.97 and 35.53 is: 53.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.05 : 98.97 = 35.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.05/98.97 = 35.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.05x = 98.97 × 35.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.05x = 3,515.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,515.91/66.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.23

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