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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.11, 98.37 and 65.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.11, 98.37 and 65.07 is: 96.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.11 : 98.37 = 65.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.11/98.37 = 65.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.11x = 98.37 × 65.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.11x = 6,400.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,400.94/66.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.83

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