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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.13, 91.23 and 38.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.13, 91.23 and 38.50 is: 53.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.13 : 91.23 = 38.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.13/91.23 = 38.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.13x = 91.23 × 38.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.13x = 3,512.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,512.36/66.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.11

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