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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.07, 98.97 and 38.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.07, 98.97 and 38.94 is: 58.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.07 : 98.97 = 38.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.07/98.97 = 38.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.07x = 98.97 × 38.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.07x = 3,853.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,853.89/66.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.33

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