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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.09, 98.99 and 55.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.09, 98.99 and 55.87 is: 83.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.09 : 98.99 = 55.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.09/98.99 = 55.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.09x = 98.99 × 55.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.09x = 5,530.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,530.25/66.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.67

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