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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.21, 98.85 and 61.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.21, 98.85 and 61.46 is: 91.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.21 : 98.85 = 61.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.21/98.85 = 61.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.21x = 98.85 × 61.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.21x = 6,074.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,074.52/66.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.75

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