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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.11, 98.69 and 59.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.11, 98.69 and 59.28 is: 88.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.11 : 98.69 = 59.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.11/98.69 = 59.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.11x = 98.69 × 59.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.11x = 5,850.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,850.05/66.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.50

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