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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.10, 98.94 and 61.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.10, 98.94 and 61.66 is: 92.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.10 : 98.94 = 61.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.10/98.94 = 61.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.10x = 98.94 × 61.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.10x = 6,100.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,100.64/66.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.29

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