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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.07, 98.64 and 56.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.07, 98.64 and 56.95 is: 85.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.07 : 98.64 = 56.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.07/98.64 = 56.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.07x = 98.64 × 56.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.07x = 5,618.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,618.02/66.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.04

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