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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.06, 91.17 and 38.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.06, 91.17 and 38.44 is: 53.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.06 : 91.17 = 38.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.06/91.17 = 38.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.06x = 91.17 × 38.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.06x = 3,504.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,504.69/66.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.05

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