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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.14, 98.56 and 62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.14, 98.56 and 62 is: 92.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.14 : 98.56 = 62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.14/98.56 = 62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.14x = 98.56 × 62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.14x = 6,110.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,110.72/66.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.39

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