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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.11, 98.91 and 55.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.11, 98.91 and 55.42 is: 82.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.11 : 98.91 = 55.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.11/98.91 = 55.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.11x = 98.91 × 55.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.11x = 5,481.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,481.34/66.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.92

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