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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.16, 98.96 and 39.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.16, 98.96 and 39.04 is: 58.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.16 : 98.96 = 39.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.16/98.96 = 39.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.16x = 98.96 × 39.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.16x = 3,863.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,863.40/66.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.39

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