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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.18, 91.33 and 38.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.18, 91.33 and 38.56 is: 53.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.18 : 91.33 = 38.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.18/91.33 = 38.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.18x = 91.33 × 38.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.18x = 3,521.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,521.68/66.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.21

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