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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.08, 98.52 and 62.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.08, 98.52 and 62.28 is: 92.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.08 : 98.52 = 62.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.08/98.52 = 62.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.08x = 98.52 × 62.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.08x = 6,135.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,135.83/66.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.85

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