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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.13, 91.25 and 38.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.13, 91.25 and 38.12 is: 52.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.13 : 91.25 = 38.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.13/91.25 = 38.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.13x = 91.25 × 38.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.13x = 3,478.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,478.43/66.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.60

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