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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.17, 99.24 and 35.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.17, 99.24 and 35.72 is: 53.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.17 : 99.24 = 35.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.17/99.24 = 35.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.17x = 99.24 × 35.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.17x = 3,544.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,544.85/66.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.57

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