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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.16, 98.93 and 60.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.16, 98.93 and 60.69 is: 90.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.16 : 98.93 = 60.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.16/98.93 = 60.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.16x = 98.93 × 60.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.16x = 6,004.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,004.21/66.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.76

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