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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.05, 99.14 and 39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.05, 99.14 and 39 is: 58.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.05 : 99.14 = 39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.05/99.14 = 39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.05x = 99.14 × 39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.05x = 3,866.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,866.46/66.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.54

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