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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.06, 91.15 and 38.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.06, 91.15 and 38.05 is: 52.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.06 : 91.15 = 38.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.06/91.15 = 38.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.06x = 91.15 × 38.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.06x = 3,468.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,468.55/66.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.51

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