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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.14, 99.15 and 35.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.14, 99.15 and 35.69 is: 53.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.14 : 99.15 = 35.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.14/99.15 = 35.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.14x = 99.15 × 35.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.14x = 3,538.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,538.17/66.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.50

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