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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.16, 98.78 and 59.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.16, 98.78 and 59.62 is: 89.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.16 : 98.78 = 59.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.16/98.78 = 59.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.16x = 98.78 × 59.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.16x = 5,889.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,889.26/66.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.02

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