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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.14, 98.81 and 43.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.14, 98.81 and 43.12 is: 64.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.14 : 98.81 = 43.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.14/98.81 = 43.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.14x = 98.81 × 43.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.14x = 4,260.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,260.69/66.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.42

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