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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.08, 98.84 and 41.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.08, 98.84 and 41.64 is: 62.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.08 : 98.84 = 41.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.08/98.84 = 41.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.08x = 98.84 × 41.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.08x = 4,115.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,115.49/66.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.29

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