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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.12, 99 and 50.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.12, 99 and 50.70 is: 75.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.12 : 99 = 50.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.12/99 = 50.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.12x = 99 × 50.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.12x = 5,019.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,019.30/66.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.91

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