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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.20, 98.83 and 55.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.20, 98.83 and 55.94 is: 83.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.20 : 98.83 = 55.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.20/98.83 = 55.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.20x = 98.83 × 55.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.20x = 5,528.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,528.66/66.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.52

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