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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.08, 98.97 and 35.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.08, 98.97 and 35.63 is: 53.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.08 : 98.97 = 35.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.08/98.97 = 35.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.08x = 98.97 × 35.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.08x = 3,526.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,526.30/66.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.36

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