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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.11, 91.25 and 38.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.11, 91.25 and 38.47 is: 53.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.11 : 91.25 = 38.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.11/91.25 = 38.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.11x = 91.25 × 38.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.11x = 3,510.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,510.20/66.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.10

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