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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.12, 98.64 and 58.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.12, 98.64 and 58.44 is: 87.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.12 : 98.64 = 58.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.12/98.64 = 58.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.12x = 98.64 × 58.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.12x = 5,764.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,764.52/66.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.18

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