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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.05, 98.99 and 35.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.05, 98.99 and 35.55 is: 53.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.05 : 98.99 = 35.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.05/98.99 = 35.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.05x = 98.99 × 35.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.05x = 3,519.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,519.09/66.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.28

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