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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.10, 99.08 and 34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.10, 99.08 and 34 is: 50.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.10 : 99.08 = 34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.10/99.08 = 34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.10x = 99.08 × 34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.10x = 3,368.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,368.72/66.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.96

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